How do I set up your midjourney account?

## Steps to Get Started 1. Visit [midjourney.com](https://www.midjourney.com/) and log in using Google, Discord, or Apple account. 2. Choose a plan: Basic ($10/month, 200 images), Standard ($30/month), Pro ($60/month), or Mega ($120/month). Subscribe via Stripe. 3. Go to the [Create page](https://www.midjourney.com/imagine). 4. Familiarize with the Imagine bar where you'll enter prompts. **Note:** No free trial on web; limited trial on mobile app. 68 58

How do I master basic prompting?

## Core Prompting Rules - Keep prompts short and simple: e.g., `vibrant California poppies`. - Describe: subject, medium, environment, lighting, mood, composition. - Use specific words: `huge` > `big`, `three cats` > `cats`. - Focus on what you want; use `--no` for exclusions later. **Try:** Enter `Colored pencil illustration of bright orange California poppies` in Imagine bar, press Enter. Four images generate. 67

How do I learn key parameters?

## Essential Parameters Add to end of prompt with `--`: - `--ar 16:9`: Aspect ratio. - `--v 7`: Version (default V7). 69 - `--stylize 600` or `--s 600`: Artistic style (0-1000). - `--chaos 50` or `--c 50`: More variety. - `--q 2`: Quality/detail. - `--no fence`: Exclude elements. **Example:** `poppies --ar 2:3 --v 7 --s 250 --c 30` 70

How do I explore advanced techniques?

## Image Prompts & More - **Image prompt:** Upload image URL + text: `https://image.url portrait --ar 1:1`. - **Style ref:** `--sref image_url`: Match style. - **Personalization:** Rate 200+ images to train `--p yourstyle`. 70 - Remix: Upscale (U1-U4), Vary (V1-V4), Reroll. - `--tile` for patterns, `--niji 7` for anime. **Practice:** Remix your best basic image.

How do I practice and build a portfolio?

## Daily Practice Routine 1. Daily prompts: 20 images/day. 2. Analyze: What worked? Tweak parameters. 3. Remix/upscale favorites. 4. Join [Midjourney Discord](https://discord.gg/midjourney) for inspiration. 5. Organize gallery on midjourney.com. **Challenge:** Recreate a reference photo, create series on theme like 'cyberpunk cities'.

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Steps to Get Started

Visit midjourney.com and log in using Google, Discord, or Apple account.
Choose a plan: Basic ($10/month, 200 images), Standard ($30/month), Pro ($60/month), or Mega ($120/month). Subscribe via Stripe.
Go to the Create page.
Familiarize with the Imagine bar where you'll enter prompts.

Note: No free trial on web; limited trial on mobile app.

Why this step matters:

-Establishes access to powerful AI generation tools
-Allows immediate hands-on experimentation with real features

15-30 minutes

Web browser, Discord or Google account, Credit card/PayPal

$10+

Definition of Done

•Successfully logged in and subscribed to a plan
•Accessed the Create page and see the Imagine bar

Common Mistakes to Avoid

❌ Attempting to generate without subscribing

→Subscribe first; Basic plan is sufficient for beginners

❌ Using old Discord-only setup

→Use web app at midjourney.com for simplest start

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📖 Online Courses

Midjourney: The Complete AI Image Generation Course

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Udemy

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🌐 Helpful Websites

Midjourney Official Docs

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Complete guides on prompts, parameters, features

Getting Started Guide

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Official first steps

🛠️ Useful Tools

Midjourney Web App

AI Generator

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Primary interface for image generation

Discord

Community

Community and alternative bot access

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