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How do I Sign Up as a Game Master on StartPlaying?

Step-by-step guide to becoming a Game Master on StartPlaying, from setting up your account to submitting your GM profile.

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Written by Dougbear the Bugbear
Updated over a week ago

If you are reading this, ✨ congratulations ✨ You have begun down the path to becoming a professional Game Master (GM) on StartPlaying!

Step 1: Create a Player Account

You need to have a Player account on StartPlaying before you can become a Game Master.

Once you are signed in to your account:

  1. Click on your Profile Picture in the upper right corner of the screen

  2. Click Become a Game Master.

Step 2: Fill out the GM Application

All GM applications are manually approved by a member of the StartPlaying team.

The application lets us know about your style, experience, how you would handle common GMing scenarios, and your knowledge of the StartPlaying rules.

Be sure to include:

  • A clear and eye-catching profile picture that shows off your personality.

  • Details about your GM style, how you run games, and your experience.

  • Any other details or highlights that help players get to know you.

Step 3: Read the Terms of Service & Code of Conduct

All users are required to follow our:

⚠️ Not following these rules may result in being banned from the platform. Make sure you read and understand both pages.

Step 4: Click “Submit for Review"!

Once your application is complete, click Submit for Review at the top of the page.

Your application will be reviewed in 1-2 business days.

📚 Want more help?

Check out the full list of Game Master FAQs for more tips for success!

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