# How to Join Public and Private Guilds

Guilds are a great way to connect with others who share your interests and goals. Whether you’re looking to join a Public Guild open to everyone or a more exclusive Private Guild, this tutorial will guide you through the steps to find and join the right community.

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1. Navigate to the Browse Guilds page to explore available Guilds. When you find a Guild you’re interested in, click on its name to view more details.

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2. If the Guild is public, click the Join Guild button on the Guild’s page to become a member.\
   Note: You can join up to a maximum of 5 Guilds.

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3. You can also join a public Guild directly from the Browse Guilds page by clicking the Join button next to the Guild name.

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4. For Private Guilds, you’ll see a Request button instead of a Join button. Click on Request to start the application process.

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5. To join a Private Guild, you need to submit an application explaining why the Guild Council should accept you. Write your message in the provided field and click Submit.\
   Note: If your application is rejected, you can reapply after 7 days.

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6. To view the status of your Private Guild applications, go to My Pending Applications.

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7. This section will display all the applications you’ve submitted.

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8. If you want to withdraw an application, click on View My Application under the respective Guild. Then, select Cancel Application to remove your request.

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