# How to Join Wusoup > [!info] Before joining > > Please first read the site's [[About/Standards|Community Standards]] and [[About/Mission|mission]] to make sure that this is actually something you're interested in doing. There's effort involved, and _many_ folks won't like Wusoup's strict standards. Wusoup is a **members-only** community with an emphasis on [[About/Mission|quality over quantity]]. The number of spots for new members may be tuned over time to make sure that the community's [[About/Mission|mission]] and unique culture can be safeguarded. For now, joining is simple: 1. Visit [www.wusoup.com](https://www.wusoup.com), or use an invite link from an existing member. 2. Create a free account with a non-disposable email address. 3. Confirm that you're at least 19 years old and accept the Community Standards. 4. Set up a profile and start exploring. ## Joining through an invitation You don't need an invitation to join Wusoup. Existing members can still share single-use [[Usage/Invites|invite links]] with friends. By sharing an invite with someone, you **vouch for them**: - If they become a quality contributing member, you'll **earn extra karma**. - If they break the [[About/Standards|Community Standards]], you'll **lose karma**. The idea is to encourage members to be discerning with who they invite, and maybe check in with the person _before_ inviting them - to see if they're on board with Wusoup's unusual [[About/Mission|mission]]. ## Guest mode Guest mode isn't currently available. The idea is to later allow non-members to easily check out the community, its principles, and its standards. There'd be no commitment, and no sign-up necessary. Basically, if we're asking new users to make an effort when they join - it's only fair to first let them clearly know what the place is about. Then they can decide for themselves if it's worth the effort or not. > [!info] Limitations > Guest users do not have a profile, cannot send messages, and can only see a small proportion of Wusoup users that have *specifically opted in* to allow their profiles to be viewed by folks outside the community.