===== How to Apply to The Sinister Hack =====

This page describes the process to join The Sinister Hack. 

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====  Create an Account! ====
If you haven't created an EVE Online account yet, you can create a free [[https://secure.eveonline.com/signup/|Alpha Account here.]] 

====  Requirements ====
There are very little requirements for joining Sinister Hack, if you can meet the below then we are happy for you to join

  * 18 or older
  * Mature attitude
  * Working mic/headset

Both Alpha (free-to-play) and Omega (monthly subscription) accounts are welcome.


==== How to Apply to The Sinister Hack ====

1. Head over to the [[https://account.bravecollective.com/|Brave Collective Core Services Website]]. \\ 
2. Click on the Log In button and Login with your **MAIN**. \\ 
3. On the homepage, for **ALL** of your alts, click the link under "Add your other characters by logging in with EVE SSO." and login with your alt(s).
  * If your alt is on a different account, click "Switch User" and login with your other account.

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4. Log into the [[https://joinus.bravecollective.com/|Brave Recruitment Website]]. \\ 
5. Go to [[https://joinus.bravecollective.com/thesinisterhack|The Sinister Hack Application]], and click "Apply." \\ 
6. Wait to be accepted. \\ 

==== How Will You Know You Are Accepted ? ====
Once you have been accepted you will see your application status switch to accepted and we will send you an in-game invite to join.

=== Check Your Status ===
You can check you status on the [[https://joinus.bravecollective.com/|Brave Recruitment Website]]. 

  * The **"Open"** status means your application has not yet been reviewed.
  * The **"In-Progress"** status means your application is in the process of being reviewed.
  * The **"Accepted"** status means your application has been accepted, and you should be receiving an invite soon if you haven't already.
  * The **"On Hold"** status means we need more information from you. Keep an eye on your Main Character's In-Game Mail. 


==== What to Do Once You're In ====
<fs large>**Read the welcome mail! Seriously, read it. Yes, //all// of it.**</fs>