# Leveling Up and Earning Badges

**URL:** <https://community.startech.com/t/leveling-up-and-earning-badges/792>\
**Category:** Idea Station\
**Created:** [October 29, 2021, 1:02pm UTC](https://community.startech.com/t/leveling-up-and-earning-badges/792 "2021-10-29T13:02:56Z")\
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**Author:** ![DanielleM](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/community.startech.com/daniellem/32/19_2.png) [@DanielleM](https://community.startech.com/u/DanielleM)\
**Post date:** [October 29, 2021, 1:02pm UTC](https://community.startech.com/t/leveling-up-and-earning-badges/792/1 "2021-10-29T13:02:56Z")

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We want to reward you for contributing to the [StarTech.com](http://StarTech.com) IT Pro Community, which is why we’ve implemented a points and ranking system that is directly associated with member participation.

There are currently five levels that can be achieved within the [StarTech.com](http://StarTech.com) community. As soon as you join the community you are awarded Level 1 and through your participation you can earn points and badges to continue to level up.

[StarTech.com](http://StarTech.com) IT Pro Community Ranks

Level 1: 0 Points

Level 2: 50 Points

Level 3: 100 Points

Level 4: 250 Points

Level 5: 500 Points

[StarTech.com](http://StarTech.com) IT Pro Community Badges

**The Connector**

Earn this badge the first time to mention (@) another member in your post.

**Photogenic**

Upload your profile picture to earn this badge.

**Tech Expert**

Earn this badge for every year of your community membership. There are 11 levels to this badge.

**Solution Solver**

This badge is awarded when you provide accepted answers to community member questions. This badge has 6 levels.

**Connectivity Contributor**

Earn this badge for commenting on community discussions. This badge has 10 levels.

**Likes**

Get rewarded when you share content users find valuable and that they show their appreciation for with a Like. There are 10 levels for this badge.

**[StarTech.com](http://StarTech.com) Select**

Our [StarTech.com](http://StarTech.com) Select badge is given to community members and customers who continuously show their support for [StarTech.com](http://StarTech.com) and our products. This badge is awarded as a thank you for providing helpful solutions and showcasing how [StarTech.com](http://StarTech.com) makes IT connectivity easy.

To view all available badges and their corresponding points, visit [https://community.startech.com/badges](https://community.startech.com/badges).

Earning Points Within the [StarTech.com](http://StarTech.com) IT Pro Community

1. Earn badges through specific actions and engagements

2. Receive likes on a valuable post you share
3. Provide answers to member questions
4. Have your answer be selected as the "Accepted Answer"

Our points and ranking system is a great way to add some excitement to your [StarTech.com](http://StarTech.com) IT Pro Community experience. While we understand that earning badges and leveling up can be motivating, we ask that you continue to respect our [Community Guidelines](https://community.startech.com/kb/articles/35-startech-com-community-guidelines) in all interactions within the community.

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**Author:** ![kkhslh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/c6cbf5/32.png) [@kkhslh](https://community.startech.com/u/kkhslh)\
**Post date:** [January 9, 2025, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.startech.com/t/leveling-up-and-earning-badges/792/2 "2025-01-09T15:26:23Z")

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Thanks @daniellem for the list. Great info for a newbie.