# Community and badges

Meet other explorers, recognize the people helping the community, and make your account feel like yours.

## Join Discord

Use the Discord button at the bottom of MineGeo, or [join the community here](https://discord.gg/Aer4ZugKWS).

Newly approved maps may be announced there. Hosts can also share open multiplayer parties to the community's party channel. Open an invite to join while there is space.

## What do the name badges mean?

- **Moderator, with a shield:** someone who can check maps and approve them for public play.
- **Admin, with a crown:** someone who can also handle community reports and other site management.
- **Bug finder:** someone recognized for helping find a confirmed bug.
- **Custom prefix:** extra text and an icon assigned by an Admin.

A decorative custom prefix does not give someone moderation powers. Copying another player's name does not copy their badges.

## Can I get a glow?

Support may award one for a confirmed bug report. Describe the real problem through **Report a bug**. A reward is granted by staff; it is not automatic for every report.

If you have an active glow, open **Settings → Username glow**, choose a color, and save it. You can keep an earned Bug finder badge even if the glow is later removed.

## Be a good party member

Share invites thoughtfully, keep chat friendly, and avoid spoiling the location before everyone has guessed. Report content that needs attention instead of starting an argument.

> The real treasure was the friends who also guessed the wrong mountain. ⛰️