Frequently Asked Questions - About the Team

Rec. Room

How do I update my profile?
How do I upload a picture for my avatar (your on-line image)?
How do I update my Rec. Room background?
How do I create a photo album?
How do I add photos to a photo album?
How do I add a personal video to a Video Channel?
How do I add a YouTube video URL to my Favorites Channel?
How do I create a new Video Channel?
How do I view my inbox?
How do I compose and send a message to a buddy?
How do I view my sent messages?
How do I configure my privacy settings (i.e. who can see my Rec. Room or who can message me)?
How do I configure Event Alerts to keep me up-to-date on the latest event in my area?
How do I update my default event location preferences?
How do I hang my Membership Flag on other sites?
How do I edit and print my Membership Loyalty Card?
How do I print my Member Certificate?

Teams

What are Teams?
What are Public, Private and Closed Teams?
How do I create my own team?
How do I invite buddies to my Teams?
What are Team Managers and Team Captains?
How does the Team Manager appoint Team Captains?
How do I view and join teams?
How do I leave a team?
How do I post (tag) photos or videos to Team Rooms that I am a member of?
How do I start a topic in The Huddle?

General

How do I invite friends to join USBDT?
How do I update my Email address?
How do I change my password?
How do I change my name?
How do I change my username?
How do I change my SFTP email notifications?
How do I delete a buddy?


How do I update my profile?

From your Rec. Room left menu, select “Profile Settings”.

  • Start with the Basic Information – sex, interests, motto and don't forget to mention your favorite brew! Click “Save Changes”.
  • Click on the “Contact” tab to fill out your contact info so your buddies can keep in touch with you on-line as well as the off-line world. Click “Save Changes”.
  • Click on the “All About Me”, “Education” and “Work” tabs to tell other members a little about yourself. Don't forget to click “Save Settings” on each section to save your information.
  • Most importantly, since image is everything, upload your avatar graphic in the “Picture” section so other members and buddies can find you! Your graphic must be less than 2MB in file size and will be sized if larger than 200 x 250 pixels.
  • Also within “Picture” section, be sure to wallpaper your Rec. Room background by uploading a picture of your own or just click on one of the cool official USBDT backgrounds to instantly color up your Rec. Room. It's a must do!

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How do I upload a picture for my avatar (your on-line image)?

From your Rec. Room left menu, select “Profile Settings”, then select the “Picture” tab at the top of your Rec. Room. In the “Rec Room Avatar Graphic” section, click “Browse” to upload your image and click “Upload”. Note: Your graphic must be of type .jpg, .gif or .png and less than 2MB in file size.

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How do I update my Rec. Room background?

From your Rec. Room left menu, select “Profile Settings”, then select the “Picture” tab at the top of your Rec. Room. In the “Rec Room Background Graphic” section, you can either upload a picture of your own or use one of the cool USBDT official backgrounds.

  • To upload your own background, click “Browse” to upload your image and click “Upload”. Note: Your graphic must be of type .jpg, .gif or .png and less than 2MB in file size.
  • To use a USBDT official background, just click the thumbnail.

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How do I create a photo album?

From your Rec. Room left menu, click [edit] next to Photo Albums then the “New Photo Album” tab at the top of your Rec. Room. Note: if this is your first photo album, a link will be displayed under your Photo Album menu to direct you to the Create Photo Album page. Type in your Album name, location of event and description and select the visibility and click “Create Album”. You can add photos right away or click cancel to add photos later.

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How do I add photos to a photo album?

From your Rec. Room left menu, click [edit] next to Photo Albums then click “add photos” next to the album you want to add photos to. You can add up to four photos at a time. Once finished selecting photos to add, click “Upload”. Add a title and optional caption to personalize the photo as well as some search tags so your photo can be included in photo searches. Click “Save Changes”. Once finished adding photos, click “Cancel” to return to your photo album.

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How do I add a personal video to a Video Channel?

From your Rec. Room left menu, click [edit] next to Video Channels then click “add videos”. The Video Upload screen will appear. Add a title and description to personalize the video as well as some search tags so your video can be included in video searches. Select the channel you want to add the video to and click “Browse” to select your video. Click “Upload Video”. Once uploaded, your video will be placed in our processing queue and will get published shortly.

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How do I add a YouTube video URL to my Favorites Channel?

From your Rec. Room left menu, click [edit] next to Video Channels then click “add videos” next to your Favorites Channel. Paste the URL (i.e. http://www...) and click “Save to Favorites”.

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How do I create a new Video Channel?

From your Rec. Room left menu, click [edit] next to Video Channel then click the “Create New Channel” tab at the top of your Rec. Room. Type in your Channel title and description as well as some search tags so your channel can be included in video searches. Select a category and the visibility from the drop-down boxes and click “Create Channel”.

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How do I view my inbox?

From your Rec. Room left menu, select “Messaging”. Your Inbox will be displayed with the current messages on top. Click the subject or [view message] links to display the message/conversation. Within the Message View, you can send a reply, delete the message or return to your inbox to view the rest of your messages.

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How do I compose and send a message to a buddy?

From your Rec. Room left menu, select “Messaging” then click the “Compose” tab at the top of your Rec. Room. Select your buddy from the drop-down menu, type your subject and message and click “Send Message”.

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How do I view my sent messages?

From your Rec. Room left menu, select “Messaging” then click the “Sent Messages” tab at the top of your Rec. Room. Your sent messages will be displayed with the current messages on top. Click the subject or [view message] links to display the message/conversation. Within the Message View, you can send a reply, delete the message or return to your sent box to view the rest of your sent messages.

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How do I configure my privacy settings (i.e. who can see my Rec. Room or who can message me)?

From your Rec. Room left menu, select “Privacy Settings”. Select/De-Select the ways members can interact with you and Rec Room characteristics. Click “Save Settings”.

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How do I configure Event Alerts to keep me up-to-date on the latest event in my area?

From your Rec. Room left menu, select “Account Settings” and then “Event Alerts” at the top of your Rec. Room. Select the event category, location characteristics and frequency. Click “Save Settings”. You can add up to four alerts to keep you on top of things.

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How do I update my default event location preferences?

From your Rec. Room left menu, select “Account Settings”. Under the Event Preferences, select a state from the drop-down box OR input your zip-code and a mile range. Click “Change Preferences”.

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How do I hang my Membership Flag on other sites?

Your flag is a way that people online can identify you as being a USBDT member. All you need to do is click on the “Hang My Flag High!” link under your state Beer Drinking Team logo at the top of your Rec Room. You have the option to display your name and a “Flag-Line” within the flag. After any changes, click “Regenerate Flag” and copy the generated html code to other websites.

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How do I edit and print my Membership Loyalty Card?

Your Loyalty card identifies you as being a USBDT member and entitles you to special discounts and offers that our sponsors offer to USBDT members. All you need to do is click on the “Loyalty Card” link at the bottom of your Rec Room, personalize your card with your photo and print it!

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How do I print my Member Certificate?

Your Member Certificate is a great addition to any home. All you need to do is click on the “Member Certificate” link at the bottom of your Rec Room. A new browser window will open displaying the certificate. Just print and frame it!

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What are Teams?

Teams are groups of members that have similar interests, lifestyle or live within the same geographic location. When members join USBDT, they automatically become a team member of their particular State's Team. Members can also create their own teams and invite buddies to join. All Teams have their own fully equipped Rec Room that includes their own Fridge, Photo Albums and Video Channels, as well as, The Huddle - grab a beer, pull up a bar-stool and chat away!

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What are Public, Private and Closed Teams?

  • Public - Anyone can join and invite others to join. Anyone can see the Team Information, the Huddle, the Fridge, Videos and Photos.
  • Closed - Administrative approval is required for members to join. Anyone can see the Team Information, but only Team Members can see the Huddle, the Fridge, Videos, and Photos.
  • Private - The Team will not appear in search results or in the profiles of its members. Membership is by invitation only, and only members can see the Team Information the Huddle, the Fridge, Videos, and Photos.

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How do I create my own team?

From your Rec. Room left menu, select “Create A Team”. Fill out your team information – name, description, category, etc. Select team options and team type to customize the visibility of your team page. Click “Create Team”. Once created, photos and videos can be “tagged” from your or your team's personal stash to trick-out your Team Room.

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How do I invite buddies to my Teams?

From the Team's Rec Room left menu, select “Invite Members”. You can either select your USBDT Buddies from the provided list OR type in email addresses of your friends who are not already USBDT members in the space provided. Make sure to click on the “Invite” button after listing you buds.

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What are Team Managers and Team Captains?

The creator of a team is the Team Manager who can elect up to two Team Captains. Collectively they develop and maintain the Team's Rec Room.

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How does the Team Manager appoint Team Captains?

From the Team's Rec Room left menu, select Team Settings and then “Managers & Captains” at the top of the Rec. Room. Select up to two Captains from the team member drop-down box and click “Save Settings”.

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How do I view and join teams?

Click the “Teams” tab at the top of any page. You can browse through the teams page by page or use the Team Quick Search at the top of the page. Once you find a team of interest, click on the team avatar (picture) or team name. If you like what you see and want to join the team, click “Join Team” at the Team Room left menu. It's that easy.

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How do I leave a team?

From your Rec. Room left menu, click [edit] next to your Teams menu. Your current teams are displayed in alphabetic order except for teams that you are the Manager. These will float to the top. Click “Leave Team” next to the unwanted team.

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How do I post (tag) photos or videos to Team Rooms that I am a member of?

From your Rec. Room left menu, click the team you want to share some of your photos or videos with. Click [tag] next to either Latest Photos or Latest Videos. Select the photos or videos from your collection and click “Tag / Un-Tag Videos”. Note: same process applies if you want to “un-tag” photos or videos.

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How do I start a topic in The Huddle?

From the team's Rec. Room, expand The Huddle section if not already and click ”Start New Topic”. Fill in the topic and info and click “Post Topic”.

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How do I invite friends to join USBDT?

From your Rec. Room left menu, select “Invite Friends”. You have the option to either request an email to be sent to your SFTP email so you can forward it to your contacts OR type or copy/paste email addresses separated by commas in the space provided. Click “Send Invites”.

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How do I update my Email address?

From your Rec. Room left menu, select “Account Settings”. Under the Contact Email section, input your new email address in space provided, click the radio button next to the text box and click “Change Email”. A confirmation notice will appear if successful.

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How do I change my password?

From your Rec. Room left menu, select “Account Settings”. Under the Change Your Password section, input your current and new password and click “Change Password”. A verification email will be sent to your SFTP email to confirm change. Click the link within email to confirm.

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How do I change my name?

From your Rec. Room left menu, select “Account Settings”. Under the Change Your Name section, input your new information and click “Change Name”. A verification email will be sent to your SFTP email to confirm change. Click the link within email to confirm.

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How do I change my username?

From your Rec. Room left menu, select “Account Settings”. Under the Change Your USBDT Username section, input your new username and click “Change Username”. A verification email will be sent to your SFTP email to confirm change. Click the link within email to confirm.

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How do I change my SFTP email notifications?

From your Rec. Room left menu, select “Account Settings” and then “Notifications” at the top of your Rec. Room. Select/De-Select the ways you want to be notified via email and click “Save Settings”.

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How do I delete a buddy?

From your Rec. Room left menu, click [edit] next to your Buddies menu. Your buddies are displayed in alphabetical order. Click “Delete Buddy” next to the unwanted soul. This action will also delete you from their buddy list as well.

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