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Vivox: How do I get approved for NDA protected platforms (PS4, PS5, Xbox, Switch)?

Dylan Douglas
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Need Vivox SDK packages for PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch/Switch 2 development in Unity? This article explains how console developers can verify their NDA/developer status through Sony DevNet, Microsoft Developer, or the Nintendo Developer Portal so Unity can grant access to the appropriate Vivox console packages.

Scenario

Vivox packages are needed for console development on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch platforms.

 

Resolution 

Due to NDA requirements, console packages for PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch require additional verification before downloading. Please follow this guide to obtain NDA packages.

 

PlayStation 4/PlayStation 5

To request access to PlayStation 4/PlayStation 5 SDK packages, complete the following steps.

Sony Dev Net

  1. Sign in to the SIE DevNet website:
    PS4: https://ps4.siedev.net/tm/verify/vivox.
    PS5: https://p.siedev.net/tm/verify/vivox.
  2. Go to Development >Tools And Middleware.
  3. Select Tools & Middleware directory.
  4. Scroll down to Engine > Unity > Confirm Developer Status.
  5. Select Confirm status. This sends an email to Unity that confirms your status.

Unity Cloud Dashboard

  1. Sign in to the Unity Cloud Dashboard website.
  2. Go to the Products page.
  3. Select the Vivox Voice and Text Chat product.
  4. From the Vivox Voice and Text Chat landing page, select Packages & SDKs.
  5. Select Request access for the NDA package.

vivox-sdk-request.png

 

When the access request is received, a Unity support agent will verify the email sent in the previous steps and grant access.

Note: The review process is usually completed in 1-5 business days. After-hours/weekend submissions will begin to be processed the next business day.

Xbox SDKs

To request access to Xbox SDK packages, complete the following steps.

  1. Sign in to the Microsoft Developer website.
  2. Choose your Middleware Partner > Vivox.
  3. Confirm you have the correct information.
  4. Select Submit Request. This sends an email to Unity that confirms your status.

Unity Cloud Dashboard

  1. Sign in to the Unity Cloud Dashboard website.
  2. Go to the Products page.
  3. Select the Vivox Voice and Text Chat product.
  4. From the Vivox Voice and Text Chat landing page, select Packages & SDKs.
  5. Select Request access for the NDA package.

vivox-sdk-request.png

 

When the access request is received, a Unity support agent will verify the email sent in the previous steps and grant access.

Note: The review process is usually completed in 1-5 business days. After-hours/weekend submissions will begin to be processed the next business day.

Switch/Switch 2 SDKs

To request access to Switch/Switch 2 SDK packages, complete the following steps.

  1. Sign in to the Nintendo Developer Portal website.
  2. Select Getting Started.
  3. In the menu on the left side of the screen, expand Nintendo Switch > Middleware, and then select Voice Chat.
  4. In the Vivox info box, select the Learn More link.
  5. Enter the following information:
    • Name: Your name
    • Email Address: Your email address that you use to log in to the Unity Cloud Dashboard.
    • Job Title: Your organization name on the Unity Cloud Dashboard
  6. Select Submit. This sends an email to Unity that confirms your status.

Unity Cloud Dashboard

  1. Sign in to the Unity Cloud Dashboard website.
  2. Go to the Products page.
  3. Select the Vivox Voice and Text Chat product.
  4. From the Vivox Voice and Text Chat landing page, select Packages & SDKs.
  5. Select Request access for the NDA package.

vivox-sdk-request.png

 

When the access request is received, a Unity support agent will verify the email sent in the previous steps and grant access.

Note: The review process is usually completed in 1-5 business days. After-hours/weekend submissions will begin to be processed the next business day.

 

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