To keep our community thriving and maintain a high quality of content, we have introduced the creator membership application. This feature ensures that all members on the platform are committed to sharing valuable content. Read on to learn why this process matters, and how you can join our community.

Why apply for creator status?

Hackaday.io is a collaborative platform for engineers, developers, and makers to share projects and ideas. To ensure that all shared content meets our community standards, new users are asked to apply for creator status before they can post projects, pages, or comments. This helps us maintain an inspiring, spam-free environment for everyone.

How to apply

To apply for creator status, you'll need to fill out some information about yourself. This application process helps us understand who you are and what drives you, allowing us to create a high-quality environment that showcases the best of our community.

Here's what you need to include in your application:

1. USERNAME: Choose a unique username that reflects your identity. This will be the name displayed on your profile.
2. YOUR NAME: Provide your real name. This helps build trust in our community.
3. SUMMARY: Write a brief summary about yourself and your interests. This is the first thing others will see, so make it engaging!
4. LOCATION: Tell us where you are based. This helps build connections in our community, especially with local makers.
5. WHO I AM: Describe who you are—what are your skills, interests, and passions? Are you an engineer, a designer, or a hobbyist? Give us a sense of who you are.
6. WHY I'M ON HACKADAY.IO: Let us know what brought you here. Are you interested in collaborating, sharing your own projects, or learning from others? This helps us understand your motivations.
7. PROFILE PHOTO: Upload a real profile photo. It helps personalize your profile and builds a sense of authenticity.
8. SOCIAL LINK: Add at least one social media link (e.g., LinkedIn, GitHub, Twitter). This helps verify your identity and provides a way for others to connect with you.

What we look for

We want to see users who are enthusiastic about sharing and collaborating in meaningful ways. Here's what we value most in your application:

• Authenticity: Be yourself! We love seeing real people who are excited about making, hacking, and building.
• Clear intentions: Clearly explain why you're joining and what you plan to contribute. Whether you're here to share your own projects or get inspired by others, we want to know.
• Community spirit: Hackaday.io is a community, and we value users who want to be a part of that—whether it's through sharing knowledge, contributing to discussions, or collaborating with others.

Get started

Once you've submitted your application, our team will review it. Once approved, you'll be able to create projects, post comments, and fully participate in the Hackaday.io community.

Ready to get started? Head over to your profile page to join our growing network of hackers today!