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title: Connection to Others | Shopware Community Hub
description: >-
  Learn how to build and maintain professional connections in the Shopware
  Community Hub.
canonical_url: 'https://hub.shopware.com/learn/unit/communityhub-connections'
---

# Connection to Others

# Building Your Professional Network

The Shopware Community Hub provides various ways to connect with other professionals in the ecosystem. This learning unit guides you through building and maintaining valuable connections.

## Connecting Your Community Contributions

One of the most powerful features of the Community Hub is its ability to synchronize and recognize your contributions across different platforms. By connecting these systems, you create a comprehensive view of your community engagement and maximize your recognition within the ecosystem.

## Connecting Discord

- Connect your Discord account to make your posts in public synchronized channels appear in your Hub feed
- Earn Experience Points (XP) for your valuable Discord contributions
- Gain visibility for knowledge shared in channel discussions

## Connecting GitHub

- Link your GitHub account to receive XP for code contributions and discussions on repositories
- Showcase your technical expertise and open source participation
- Build credibility through visible code contributions
- Note: While we synchronize all public activity on our repositories, you'll only receive recognition and XP in the Hub if you've connected your GitHub account

## Connecting Stack Overflow

- Connect your Stack Overflow profile to earn XP for asking and answering Shopware-related questions
- Enhance knowledge sharing across platforms
- Gain recognition for helping solve technical challenges
- Build your reputation as a problem solver in the community

## Connecting Your Shopware Account

- Link your Shopware Account to synchronize important professional information
- Import your certifications automatically as they're earned
- Connect with your employer organization
- Create a seamless professional identity across the Shopware ecosystem

By connecting these systems, you create a comprehensive digital footprint that accurately represents your contributions to the Shopware ecosystem, while earning appropriate recognition and XP for your activities.

## Privacy Considerations

Shopware takes your privacy seriously while facilitating these connections. When connecting external platforms, only relevant professional activity is synchronized to your Community Hub profile.

For full details on how your data is handled, please review the [Shopware Privacy Policy](https://www.shopware.com/en/privacy/), which outlines:

- What information is collected from connected services
- How this information is used and displayed
- Your rights regarding your data
- How to manage or remove connected services

Understanding these privacy considerations helps you make informed decisions about which systems to connect and what information to share within the community.

## Next Steps

Now that you understand how to build connections with both people and platforms, let's explore how gamification can enhance your community experience.