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# 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.
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.
3. You can also join a public Guild directly from the Browse Guilds page by clicking the Join button next to the Guild name.
4. For Private Guilds, you’ll see a Request button instead of a Join button. Click on Request to start the application process.
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.
6. To view the status of your Private Guild applications, go to My Pending Applications.
7. This section will display all the applications you’ve submitted.
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.
