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# Creating a private lobby

To create a private lobby you must first have invited the friend to your friends list. 

Steps

1. Login to the game
2. Select the Social button <img src="/files/c9uEgId0grYchSvaohH1" alt="" data-size="line">
3. Go to your friends list and click on the option button next to your friend
4. If your friend is online an option to *Invite To Match* will appear
5. Your friend will receive a popup message to *accept* or *decline* the match.
6. Once they accept you will both be added to a lobby&#x20;
7. You and your friend will select the Ready Button when ready to play&#x20;
8. Now you are ready to start

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