🙋♂️Joining an ImperialCAD 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.
Step 2: Open the User Portal
Once your account is created:
Login to your ImperialCAD account.
Click your username at the top-right corner of the landing page.
Select Portal from the dropdown.
In the Portal, click Join A Community (blue door icon).
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).
🔗 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.
🛠️ 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.
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