How to Join the UNEP Hackathon Discord Server – Step by Step

1. Get the invite link
   • Copy or click: **https://discord.gg/VYpg7qk3ku** (The link opens in a new tab; keep this guide handy in the current one.)
2. Create or log in to a Discord account
   • New to Discord?
     • On the welcome page, choose “Register”.
     • Enter an email, create a username, set a strong password, and verify your age.
     • Check your inbox for a verification e‑mail and click the confirmation button.
   • Already have Discord?
     • Click “Login”, enter your credentials, and you’re good to go.
3. Choose where to open Discord
   • Browser only – quick, no download: click “Continue in Browser.”
   • Desktop app – recommended for stable voice/video: click “Open Discord” (or download from discord.com if you don’t have it).
   • Mobile app – iOS/Android: install Discord from the App Store/Google Play, then tap the invite link.
4. Join the server
   • After logging in, you’ll see “You’ve been invited to join UNEP Hackathon 2025.”
   • Click “Accept Invite.”
   • You’ll land in the server’s #welcome channel.
5. Complete the server onboarding
   • Read the short rules & click ✅ or “Complete” to unlock all channels.
   • Update your Nickname to: First‑Name | Team‑# (e.g., Amina | Team‑5)
     • Right‑click your name (desktop) ➜ Edit Server Profile or tap your profile (mobile) ➜ Change Nickname.
6. Find your spaces
   • #announcements – official updates & event links.
   • #help‑desk – technical or logistics questions.
   • #team‑rooms – a private text and voice channel created for every team (your organiser will add you).
   • #general‑chat – mingle with all participants, mentors, and organisers.
7. Set your notifications
   • Click the server name ➜ Notification Settings and choose either
     • “Only @mentions” to avoid noise, or
     • “All Messages” if you don’t want to miss anything.
8. Introduce yourself
   • Post a quick hello in #general‑chat: who you are, your skills, and a fun fact!
9. Test voice/video (optional but useful)
   • Enter your team’s voice channel, click the microphone icon to unmute, and run “Test Video” if you plan to present or code‑share there.
10. Bookmark or pin the server
    • Desktop: right‑click the server icon ➜ “Mark as Read” to clear notification dots and drag it to the top of your server list.
    • Mobile: long‑press the server icon ➜ “Add to Home Screen” for quick access (Android).