# Discord Basics



# Setting Up Discord

1. **Download Discord:**
    - On your PC or Mac: [discord.com](https://discord.com/)
    - On your phone or tablet: Search for "Discord" in your app store.
2. **Create an Account:** Sign up with an email address, create a username, and set a password.
3. **Join Canada Air Virtual’s Server:** Use the invite link [https://discord.gg/CSujGGgyv3](https://discord.gg/CSujGGgyv3)

# Navigating Discord

1. **Channels:**
    1. **Text Channels:** For typing messages (e.g., #general or #screenshots).
    2. **Voice Channels:** For real-time audio communication (e.g., during group flights).
2. **Server Menu:** On the left-hand side, you'll see icons for all servers you're part of. Click on Canada Air Virtual’s icon to access our server.  
    [![image.png](https://kb.canadaairvirtual.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2024-12/scaled-1680-/image.png)](https://kb.canadaairvirtual.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2024-12/image.png)
3. **User Settings:**
    1. Access via the gear icon in the bottom-left.  
        [![image.png](https://kb.canadaairvirtual.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2024-12/scaled-1680-/Su8image.png)](https://kb.canadaairvirtual.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2024-12/Su8image.png)
    2. Adjust notifications, update your profile picture, or set your status.

# Sending Messages

1. **Text Chats:** Click on a text channel and type your message. Press Enter to send.
2. **Mentions:** Tag someone with `@username` to get their attention.
3. **Reactions:** Click the emoji icon on a message to react.

# Using Voice Channels

1. Click a **Voice Channel** to join.
2. Use the controls at the bottom to mute/unmute or adjust your audio settings.
3. When you're done, click **Disconnect** (the phone icon with an 'x') to leave.