Joining a Community

Whether you're a civilian, officer, dispatcher, or firefighter. joining a community on ImperialCAD is quick and simple.

Step 1: Create an Account

Before you can join any community, you must first create an ImperialCAD account. 👉 Click here to view the Account Creation Guide

You'll use this account to access the CAD, get department permissions, and receive in-game data if your community supports integrations.

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Step 2: Open the User Portal

Once your account is created:

1. Login to your ImperialCAD account.

2. Click your username at the top-right corner of the landing page.

3. Select Portal from the dropdown.

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5. In the Portal, click Join A Community (blue door icon).

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Step 3: Join with a Community Key

• Enter the Community Key provided by your server staff or admins.

• Press Enter to confirm.

• You’re now linked to the community and can be assigned to departments by their staff.

✅ Once joined, permissions will be granted based on your community’s setup; either via manual assignment, Permission Keys, or automatic roles (if Discord sync is enabled).

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🔗 Alternate: Use a Direct Invite Link

Some communities may also send you a direct invite link. Clicking this will:

• Automatically join you to the correct community,

• Skip the need for a manual key.

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🛠️ Need Help?

If you have any issues joining a community, contact your server admin first. For CAD-specific issues, you can open a ticket on our Discord.