Get Started with Midjourney: A Beginner's Guide

Welcome to the world of Midjourney!

In this quick guide, I'll walk you through the steps to get started with AI image generation. By the end of the article, you will know how to generate your first image.

3 Simple Steps to Get Started with Midjourney

To get started with Midjourney, complete these three steps:

1. Set up a Discord account

2. Join the Midjourney server

3. Generate your first image with Midjourney

If you've already set up Midjourney, feel free to skip to section 2.

1. Set Up a Discord Account

To use Midjourney, you'll first need a Discord account.

Operating through Discord might seem unconventional, but it adds a unique layer of flexibility to your experience.

And don't worry, it's simple to set up.

Steps to setting up a Discord account:

1. Visit discord.com and click on the "register" button

2. Fill in your email, username, password, and date of birth

3. Complete the captcha and verify your account through the email confirmation link

Pro Tip: Watch the quick video tutorial 'Learn How Discord Works in 148,000 Milliseconds or Less' on YouTube for an in-depth look at Discord.

2 - Join the Midjourney Server

After setting up your Discord account, the next step is to join the Midjourney server.

This is where you'll create and receive images.

Steps to joining the Midjourney server:

1. Subscribe to a plan via Midjourney's website

2. Join the Midjourney server

3. Choose a channel like #General or #Newbie or interact directly with the Midjourney bot

4. Start interacting with Midjourney

Note: You'll be using commands to interact with the Midjourney bot—don't worry, we'll cover that next!

3 - Generate your First Image with Midjourney

Steps to generate your first image with Midjourney

1. Type /image into Discord

2. Enter your prompt. For example, "A panda playing the guitar on the moon drawn with colored pencils

3. Wait for the generated images (timing may vary) and save your favorite

If you wish to replicate my example, I wrote:

/imagine: A panda playing the guitar on the moon drawn with colored pencils

Note: We'll delve deeper into customizing your image in future blog posts.

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