# How to join Community pool
## **IDO rule of Community pool**
* Anyone can join Community pool on Startup Pad, there is no tier requirement for this pool.
* Users must completed all required social tasks to get a chance of being whitelisted.
* We apply the FCFS rule for Community pool on Startup Pad.
* The allocation Community pool is fixed (without Min-Max range) and it will be different based on each project.
* We will pick the winners list for Community pool 24-48 hours before the IDO starts.
## How to join Community pool?
### **Before IDO**
**Step 1: Select pools**
Select a pool from the "Upcoming" section of Private Pad and view its details.
**Step 2: Do all media tasks as required**
To participate in this pool, click on the **"Task require"** button.
You will be redirected to the airdrop site where you'll complete social tasks to be eligible for the community pool.
Winners will be chosen randomly from participants who have completed all required tasks.
**Step 3: Check the allocation result**
To check if you're eligible to join Community pool, click on the project you want to join. If you're whitelisted, the allocation will appear.
If you are not a community pool winner: The allocation is not displayed for users who are not community pool winners.
We will also announce the whitelist winners on [our media channels ](/introduction/contact-us/social-and-community.md)so keep an eye on it.
**Step 4: Ready for the private sale**
For community pool on Startup Pad, we will apply the FCFS rule, so make sure you:
* Have enough of the pool’s needed currency in your wallet to purchase the tokens
* Have enough the gas fee for the transaction.
### **IDO opens**
**Step 1: Find your pool**
At the [homepage of Startup Pad,](https://onbpad.com/home) click on the IDO project you want to join.
**Step 2: Switch your wallet to suitable network**
Switch your wallet to the network of IDO or you could not join the deal. We suggest using Metamask or wallets that generate the same address across different networks.
**Step 3: Click on "Swap Now" button**
Click on **"Swap Now"** button to join the sale.
A window will open asking you to confirm transaction in your wallet. Click on **"Confirm"** button.
After a short wait, the **"Swap Now"** button will light off and show the **"Joined"** status. That means you have successfully joined an IDO on Startup Pad.
**Note:** We apply the FCFS rule for Community pool, so make sure you join the pool as fast as you can to reserve your allocation.
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