# Accessing MintMonster

## Signing Up

Access to MintMonster is granted via the [MintMonster Discord](https://discord.gg/7mYgAuHZ7U).

To access MintMonster during the beta testing period, you either need to have the **@Beta Testers** role which is granted to select NFT communities, or to purchase a monthly subscription in the discord server using the **/lemonade** command in the **#bot-commands** channel.

Beta Testers also need to verify their NFT ownership of a qualifying collection via the Vulcan bot in the **#verify** channel in discord.

## Beta Tester Access

Select NFT communities have been granted beta test access to MintMonster at no cost for a limited period.  If you are a beta tester, you will need to perform the following steps in order to claim your access to MintMonster:

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If you were granted the @Beta Testers role directly in the MintMonster Discord, you do not need to perform step 1.
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### 1. Claim @Beta Testers discord role

* Join the MintMonster discord: <https://discord.com/invite/7mYgAuHZ7U>
* Go to the **#verify** channel
* Use the **/verify** command to verify your NFT ownership with the **Vulcan** bot
* If your wallet is not registered with **Vulcan** you will need to use the OpenSea verification button to verify the wallet, by adding a string to your bio.  The bot will guide you through the process. Use the following link to set your Bio: <https://opensea.io/account/settings>

### 2. Claim free @Subscribers discord role

* Go to the **#bot-commands** channel
* Use the **/lemonade** command to interact with the Lemonade Stand subscription bot
* Click the **Manage Subscription** drop-down, and select the **MM-Standard** subscription
* Activate subscription

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It will show a cost for the subscription, but **@Beta Testers** do not need to add a wallet and pay the subscription fee
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## Paid Subscription Access

MintMonster is a paid subscription service and users can subscribe to the service using the **/lemonade** bot.  Use the following steps to subscribe and obtain the **@Subscribers** role in discord which will allow you to access the app.

* Join the MintMonster discord: <https://discord.com/invite/7mYgAuHZ7U>
* Go to the **#bot-commands** channel
* Use the **/lemonade** command to interact with the Lemonade Stand subscription bot
* Select the **Add New Wallet** button to set a payment wallet for your subscription
* Once the wallet is set, you will be given instructions to send **ETH** to a receiving wallet address, and the amount to send
* Use **Metamask** to transfer the amount shown from your linked wallet to the destination wallet
* The **Lemonade bot** will monitor your wallet and once it sees the payment received will allow you to claim your Subscription
* Click the **Manage Subscription** drop-down, and select the **MM-Standard** subscription
* Each month, you will nee to interact with the bot to top-up your membership

## Logging In

Follow these steps once you have obtained the **@Subscribers** role in discord by following the above steps.

To access the MintMonster application, visit <https://app.mintmonster.io>.

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Ensure you are logged into the MintMonster discord and have the **@Subscribers** role before proceeding.
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If you aren't currently logged in, you will be presented with the following login screen:

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Click the **Discord Login** button and you will be redirected to **discord.com** in order to allow the MintMonster authenticator access to your discord profile:

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Click the **Authorize** button, and you will be authenticated and redirected to the main MintMonster Application.

If authentication fails, check you hold the **@Subscriber** role in the discord, and that your subscription hasn't expired.