HypeSquad Discord, what is it and how can you become one?

Discord is nowadays one of the most important meeting places when it comes to music, movies, sports or any other kind of interest, but it is among the most important ones when it comes to the video game fans where it has been most widespread. This application is already has more than 250 million users around the world. 

But today it's time to talk about the Discord program, HypeSquadwhich takes the conversation to a higher level. This proposal is not too far from that of other software in which the users themselves act as ambassadors for a certain brand. And while calling Discord a brand in and of itself may be more than questionable, the advantage is that you can to take advantage of this community infrastructure to participate in events or promote your own event.

Before continuing with the topic we are going to develop today, we have to make it clear that we have to distinguish between HypeSquad and the partner program for content creatorssuch as Influencers or Youtubers, or e-Sports organizers. . For them, there is a complete program.

But it should also be noted that, as we will see below, you can register and join the HypeSquad program without leaving home.You will receive a top secret newsletter, a profile badge, as well as access to giveaways and participate in very specific challenges.

Whatever the case may be, members who collaborate in events will be able to enter the super secret server of HypeSquad events. In addition, we have to add: 

• If you organize events yourself, Discord will provide you with products and merchandising...
• If you decide to help Discord with an event, you will receive a HypeSquad T-shirt. 

You can join the HypeSquad altruistically or for a specific purpose, but, it should be noted that all members will have different rewards: T-shirts or gifts according to your degree of involvement or promotional items for eventss. Likewise, receive a unique HypeSquad badge for your profile.

Considering all these advantages, you may already be asking yourself the following question: How can I register with HypeSquad? Well, here we are going to explain:

• How you can apply as an event organizer.
• How you can apply to help and represent Discord at events.
• What HyperSquad has to offer if you don't want to participate in events.

Well, and logically, the starting point for all of the above is the same; you must have a Discord account.

Video - The history of Discord Hypesquad

How do I apply to organize events?

If you have a walking event or are willing to do one, Discord will put in your hands the greatest number of facilities so you can gather your community and, in addition, it will give you products for your attendees. 

What benefits does Hyper Squad offer?

• A secret server: Those components that participate in events will have direct entry to the super-secret HypeSquad event server.
• Profile badge: a special HypeSquad badge for your profile.
• They will also receive a Hype Squad T-shirt.
• Power of Attorney get in touch and meet with Discord staff during events.
• Exclusive benefits: Promotional items for events.

Then, what would be the first step? It is as easy as enter HyperSquad's website (click here)Enter your Discord login details and, once there, choose the option "I organize events!"

The first condition they ask you to fulfill is something as simple as introduce the event server. The most advisable is to make one for such an occasionHowever, if the vast majority of the attendees are already linked to one of your servers, you can use it without any problem.

Likewise, will ask for a permanent link to the serverA URL that you can easily get from the server settings. 

The data you are going to get are not very complicated, we show them below. On the one hand, as promoters you will have to provide basic information such as:

• Your first and last name.
• An e-mail address.
• The country in which you reside.

Naturally, you will also have to provide some essential data of the event you are preparingadding:

• The name of the event.
• What type of event it is.
• How many people usually attend (or we have an idea of those who will participate).

Something that will serve you well in the future, and in the face of HypeSquad forecastsis the environment of the event. By this we mean: 

• How often you organize the same event (weekly, monthly, yearly, etc.).
• The duration of the event (how many days it is held).
• The date on which the event for which we are making the request will take place. The maximum time frame allowed is 2 years.

Finally, you will have to add at least one link related to your event. It can be from the official website, from the Facebook, Instagram or Twitter account or even from the Twitch channel. 

Once the form is completed, all that remains is send the request to Discord. It will be processed and answered in the email address you provided at the beginning.

How to apply to help and represent Discord at events

If, instead of organizing events, you are more interested in become a Discord ambassador and represent the platform, HyperSquad will give you many facilities. Of course, previously you will have to make a fun video resume.

What are the benefits of Hyper Squad?

• A secret server: Those members who participate in events will be able to access the super-secret HypeSquad event server.
• A profile badge: A unique HypeSquad badge for your profile.
• A HypeSquad T-shirt.
• Be able to contact and meet with Discord staff during events.

In any case, the first step is to access the HyperSqad website, enter your Discord login details and, once inside, check the option "I'm going to events!".

The application is a very simple process. All you have to do is record a short video (2 or 3 minutes)responding to 6-7 questions and upload the link of this video. To give you an idea, the questions (you will see below), measure your predisposition and experience in events: 

1. How do you use Discord?
2. What excites you about Discord?
3. What kind of experience do you have in events?
4. Tell us why you like to go to events, what events you have been to and what events you plan to go to.
5. Tell us about your current job and/or studies.
6. Why should we choose you to represent Discord?
7. If you were a vegetable, what vegetable would you be and why?

Once you post the link with your answers, you will now be asked for three basic pieces of information:

• Your first and last name.
• An e-mail address.
• The country in which you reside. 

Finally, before submitting your application, you will be asked to what major events do you plan to attend?. Since the Gamescom to the BlizzConwithout forgetting the TwitchCon. 

In addition, you will be able to indicate what events you plan to attend in the next twelve months.

What can you get from HyperSquad if you don't want to participate in events?

If you have read all of the above and you are here, it is because you are interested in the unique advantages offered by HyperSquadbut you are not very interested in actively participating in events. Discord does not miss the opportunity, and makes available to its fans various attractions, including:

But, the premise is much more fascinating than a simple procedure to join a newsletter: You will be able to be part of one of the 3 houses and defend their interests in challenges. in front of the other 2 houses.

What are the online benefits of HyperSquad?

• Be part of one of the 3 HyperSquad houses (Brilliance, Bravery, or Balance).
• Have your HypeSquad House Badge for your Discord profile.
• An email newsletter from HypeSquad.
• Team challenges.
• Merchandising gifts and contests.

The starting point can be found in the same Discord website (click here)The company will submit you to a questionnaire to determine which of the 3 houses best suits you.

And well, there is a context about the creation of the houses.

At the time of the questionnaire, we can tell you that the order of the 5 questions is random and the tone is very informal. What you are looking for in the background is to define what your greatest quality is:

• Brilliance manifests brilliance.
• Bravery drives value
• Balance symbolizes equilibrium.

Here are some examples of the first questions you will see. Some of them are truly surreal.

Finally, when you answer the fifth, you will be awarded one of the 3 houses. 

When you are already part of a household, you will be registered in the HypeSqad program and you will be able to use your home badge in your Discord. and show off the badge, you will also be able to start participating in the challenges proposed to you.

It should be noted that if you are not satisfied with the result, give you the opportunity to move house.

From this moment on, you will receive in your e-mail address an exclusive newsletterand you will be eligible for gifts and contests by Discord. 

To conclude, if you want to be part of the events or if you are not interested in continuing to be part of HypeSquad, you can move on to the next level or leave the initiative with a click from the HypeSquad tab, located in the "User Settings" of Discord.

HypeSquad is a fantastic approach to community building. and participate more actively with it further away from the application. What is clear, however, is that the level of involvement and the benefits are always up to you. 

• Sources: https://discordapp.com/hypesquad