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# How to apply

You have seen that new staff, new members or other things are being sought. You're ready to apply, but how do you do it?

**There are two ways to apply:**

* Use the slash command
* Use the panel

## Apply through slash command

Slash commands are smart, fast and easy to use.\
You can apply to all applications that are enabled by using the slash command.

{% hint style="warning" %}
`The apply slash command: /apply <application_name>`
{% endhint %}

### How to use /apply

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To apply through the slash command:&#x20;

1. Write `/apply`
2. Choose which application you want to apply to
3. Hit enter
4. Appy will now send you a DM

## Apply through a Panel

The panel is a easy way to see when the server have a application open and pick the right one without using the slash command.&#x20;

{% hint style="warning" %}
The applications creator have to make a panel, before it will be posted your discord. If there is no panel, you have to apply through the [slash-command.](#apply-through-slash-command)&#x20;
{% endhint %}

### How to use a Panel

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To apply through a panel with **drop down menu:**&#x20;

1. Click the drop down "Make a selection"
2. Choose the application you want to apply to
3. Apply will now send you a DM

To apply through a panel with **buttons:**

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1. Click the button with the titel of the application you want to apply for
2. Apply with now send you a DM.

{% hint style="info" %}
Are you getting a error or do the bot not react? Head to [**Troubleshooting** ](/resources/troubleshooting.md)or join our [**Support server**](https://discord.com/invite/bDmc55c6zY) to get help.&#x20;
{% endhint %}
