Midjourney - How to Sign Up for Midjourney and Run It on Your Own Discord Server

Photo Blue
5 Sept 202207:17

TLDRIn this informative guide, Dean demonstrates how to sign up for Midjourney and set it up on your personal Discord server. The process begins with joining the Midjourney beta through their website using a Discord account. Once inside the Midjourney server, Dean recommends creating your own server for a more organized and private experience. He walks viewers through the steps of server creation, naming it 'My AI Art Server', and customizing it for image processing with Midjourney. The tutorial then shows how to add the Midjourney Bot to this server, allowing users to utilize commands like '/imagine' to generate AI art. Dean also explains the limitations of the demo account and the need for a subscription for continued use. The guide concludes with a reminder to subscribe, share, and like for more content like this.

Takeaways

  • 🌐 Start by visiting the Midjourney website and clicking the 'Join Beta' button to initiate the sign-up process.
  • 📱 You need a Discord account to use Midjourney; if you don't have one, you'll be prompted to create or sign in to one.
  • 🚀 Accept the Midjourney server invite to access the platform's features through Discord.
  • 🏢 Consider creating your own Discord server for a more personalized and organized experience with Midjourney.
  • 📝 Use the 'Create My Own' option in Discord to set up a new server, which you can name and customize for your needs.
  • 📸 Upload an image to your new server to use as the server's icon, adding a personal touch to your Midjourney workspace.
  • 🔍 Find the Midjourney Bot within the newbie channels of the Midjourney server and add it to your own server.
  • 💡 Use the `/imagine` command followed by a description to generate AI art based on your input.
  • 📐 Include additional parameters like `-ar` to specify the aspect ratio for your generated images.
  • ✅ Accept the terms of service when prompted to use the bot and generate images.
  • 🔢 Keep track of your available jobs or image generation attempts with the `/info` command.
  • ⏱ Remember that a demo account has a limited number of uses, after which you'll need to subscribe to continue using Midjourney.

Q & A

  • What is the first step to sign up for Midjourney?

    -The first step is to go to the midjourney.com page and click on the 'Join Beta' button.

  • Why is having a Discord account necessary for using Midjourney?

    -A Discord account is necessary because Midjourney operates through Discord servers and channels.

  • What is the benefit of creating your own Discord server for Midjourney?

    -Creating your own server provides a private space to process images without the clutter and distractions of public channels.

  • How do you create a new Discord server for your Midjourney account?

    -Click the '+' button, select 'create my own', choose a club or community option, name your server, and upload an image if desired, then click 'create'.

  • What does the Midjourney bot do when added to a server?

    -The Midjourney bot allows users to type Midjourney commands to process images and scenes as per the user's prompts.

  • How do you add the Midjourney bot to your own server?

    -Go to the Midjourney server, find the 'mid-journey bot' under a newbies channel, click 'add to server', select your AI art server, and authorize it.

  • What command can you use to start creating a scene with Midjourney?

    -You can use the 'imagine' command followed by a description of the scene you want to create.

  • What does the '--ar' parameter do in the Midjourney command?

    -The '--ar' parameter sets the aspect ratio for the generated image.

  • How can you check how many jobs are left on your Midjourney demo account?

    -You can type '/info' in the chat to see how many jobs are available for use.

  • What happens if you use up all your demo account jobs?

    -If you use up all your demo jobs, you will need to subscribe to a Midjourney service to continue using it.

  • What is the recommended approach if you want to test Midjourney without using up your demo credits?

    -Be cautious and limit your testing until you decide whether to subscribe, to avoid using up your demo credits.

  • Who is the presenter in the provided transcript?

    -The presenter is Dean from Photo Blue.

Outlines

00:00

📝 Setting Up Mid-Journey Account and Discord Server

Dean introduces the process of setting up a Mid-Journey account and using it on a personal Discord server. He begins by guiding viewers to join the Mid-Journey beta through majority.com and emphasizes the necessity of having a Discord account. After joining the Mid-Journey server, he suggests creating a personal server for a more organized experience, providing a step-by-step guide on how to do so. Dean also demonstrates how to add the Mid-Journey bot to the newly created server and how to use it by entering commands to process images. He concludes by mentioning the limitations of the demo account and the need for a subscription for continued use.

05:03

🚀 Using Mid-Journey Commands and Subscription Details

In this paragraph, Dean explains how to use the Mid-Journey commands after setting up the bot on the personal Discord server. He shows viewers how to accept terms and re-enter commands using the up arrow key. He also discusses the limitations of the demo account, which allows for a certain number of image processing attempts before requiring a subscription. Dean further illustrates how to check the remaining job count using the 'slash info' command, revealing that the demo account has approximately 24 jobs left. He ends the tutorial by reminding viewers to subscribe, share, and like the content, and introduces himself as Dean from Photo Blue.

Mindmap

Keywords

Midjourney

Midjourney is a term used in the context of the video to refer to a specific service or platform that allows users to create and process images using AI technology. It is central to the video's theme as the entire tutorial is focused on how to sign up for and use this service on a Discord server. The term is mentioned multiple times throughout the script, indicating its importance.

Discord Server

A Discord server is a platform where communities can communicate via text, voice calls, and video calls. In the video, the Discord server is used as a base for setting up and running the Midjourney service. The concept is integral as the tutorial guides viewers on how to create their own Discord server to work privately with the Midjourney bot.

Join Beta

The 'Join Beta' button is an action prompt found on the Midjourney website that users are instructed to click to begin the process of signing up for the service. It signifies the initial step in accessing the Midjourney platform and is a crucial part of the setup process described in the video.

Command Prompt

A command prompt is a feature in the video where users can input specific commands to process images through the Midjourney service. It is an essential tool for interacting with the AI and is demonstrated in the script when the user types 'imagine' followed by a scene description to generate an image.

AI Art Server

The AI Art Server refers to a personal Discord server created by the user for the purpose of using the Midjourney service privately. It is a key concept in the video as it is recommended for users who want a dedicated space to work with the AI without the distractions of a public server.

Midjourney Bot

The Midjourney Bot is an automated program within the Discord platform that facilitates the use of the Midjourney service. It is added to the user's Discord server and is responsible for processing the commands and generating the AI images. The bot is a central component in the operational flow of using Midjourney on Discord.

Aspect Ratio

The aspect ratio, denoted as '--AR' in the script, is a parameter that users can set when giving image creation commands to the Midjourney Bot. It determines the proportions of the generated image. In the context of the video, setting the aspect ratio is part of the process of customizing the AI-generated scene.

Subscription

A subscription in the context of the video refers to a payment plan that users must sign up for to continue using the Midjourney service after a certain number of free image generation attempts. It is mentioned as a consideration for users who wish to utilize the service beyond the trial period.

Terms of Service

The terms of service are the conditions and rules that users agree to when using the Midjourney platform. In the video, the presenter mentions the need to accept these terms before the AI can process the image creation command. It is a standard procedure in most online services to ensure users understand their rights and obligations.

Slash Commands

Slash commands, such as '/info' demonstrated in the script, are a type of command used in Discord to interact with bots and services. In the video, the '/info' command is used to check the remaining number of image generation jobs available to the user. Slash commands are a user interface element that simplifies interactions with the Midjourney Bot.

Demo Account

A demo account, as mentioned in the video, is a type of account that provides users with limited access to the Midjourney service for testing purposes. It allows users to try out the platform's features before deciding whether to subscribe. The concept of a demo account is important as it introduces new users to the service and its capabilities.

Highlights

Go to Midjourney.com and click on the 'Join Beta' button to start the sign-up process.

Ensure you have a Discord account before attempting to join Midjourney.

After accepting the invite, you will be taken to the Midjourney server.

Use channels like 'newbies 116', 'newbies 190', or 'newbies 130' to run command prompts.

Creating your own server is recommended to avoid the busy stream of prompts from other users.

Click the '+' button to create your own Discord server for a more personalized experience.

Select 'Create My Own' and choose the type of server you want, such as for a club or community.

Name your server, for example, 'My AI Art Server', and customize it as desired.

Use the 'General' channel for processing your images with the Midjourney Bot.

Return to the Midjourney server and locate the Midjourney Bot in a channel where it's active.

Click 'Add to Server' and select your newly created server to integrate the Midjourney Bot.

Follow the on-screen prompts to authorize the bot and confirm you're a human.

Once authorized, you can use the '/imagine' command followed by your prompt to generate AI art.

Use additional commands like '--AR tree two' to specify the aspect ratio for your image.

Keep in mind that a demo account has a limited number of image generation credits.

The '/info' command can be used to check the remaining number of jobs available on your account.

Subscribing to a Midjourney plan is necessary to continue using the service after the demo credits are used up.

Dean provides a step-by-step guide to setting up Midjourney on your own Discord server for a private workspace.