# How to Earn Points and Level Up in the Community

**URL:** <https://community.auth0.com/t/how-to-earn-points-and-level-up-in-the-community/140115>\
**Category:** Announcements\
**Tags:** leaderboard, badges, rewards\
**Created:** [July 30, 2024, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.auth0.com/t/how-to-earn-points-and-level-up-in-the-community/140115 "2024-07-30T20:25:22Z")\
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**Author:** ![rueben.tiow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/auth0/user_avatar/community.auth0.com/rueben.tiow/32/11646_2.png) [@rueben.tiow](https://community.auth0.com/u/rueben.tiow)\
**Post date:** [July 30, 2024, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.auth0.com/t/how-to-earn-points-and-level-up-in-the-community/140115/1 "2024-07-30T20:25:22Z")

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Hi Auth0 Community! 👋

We have updated the Auth0 Community’s gamification program, which now has more badges and allows community members to earn points and rank on a leaderboard. We will continuously monitor both all-time and monthly participation, rewarding community members with points and badges for their contributions. Each month, we will celebrate top performers through our Community Member Spotlight series.

**Updated Participation Badges:**

| Solutions | Replies | Likes | Posts | Topics |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| First Solution | First Reply | First like received | First post | First topic |
| 5 solutions | 5 replies | 5 Likes received | 5 posts | 5 topics |
| 10 solutions | 10 replies | 10 Likes received | 10 posts | 10 topics |
| 25 solutions | 25 replies | 25 Likes received | 25 posts | 25 topics |
| 50 solutions | 50 replies | 50 Likes received | 50 posts | 50 topics |
| 100 solutions | 100 replies | 100 Likes received | 100 posts | 100 topics |
| 150 solutions | 150 replies | 150 Likes received | 150 posts | 150 topics |

**New Badges:**

- **Ask Me Anything Badge:** Awarded to members who participated in the Community Ask Me Anything Series at least once during the event.

- **Community Catalyst Badge** : Awarded to our elite contributors who lend their expertise, knowledge, and best practices to our growing online Community.

## FAQs

### **General Questions**

1. **What is the purpose of the gamification program?**

2. **How do I join the gamification program?**

### **Badges**

1. **What are badges?**

2. **How can I earn badges?**

3. **Where can I see the badges I have earned?**

4. **Are there different types of badges?**

### **Scoring System**

1. **How does the scoring system work?**

2. **How can I earn points?**  
You can earn points by:

3. **How is my rank determined?**  
Your rank is determined by your total accumulated points during a certain time window (All-time, monthly, etc). The more points you earn, the higher your rank will be on the leaderboard. Ranks are updated in real time to reflect the latest scores.

4. **Can I lose points?**  
Points are not typically deducted unless there is a violation of community guidelines, such as spamming or inappropriate conduct.

5. **How often is the scoring system reviewed?**  
The scoring system is reviewed monthly for fairness and accuracy.

6. **Is there a time limit for earning badges or points?**  
Some badges and points may be tied to specific events with time limits, while others can be earned at any time. Check the criteria for each badge or activity for specific details.

### **Participation and Engagement**

1. **How can I stay updated on new challenges and events?**  
Follow the announcements section to stay updated on all the upcoming events in the Community, such as our AMA series.

2. **What should I do if I encounter issues with earning points or badges?**  
Contact the Auth0 Community team at [@support](https://community.auth0.com/groups/support) by sending a direct message with details about the issue.

3. **Can I opt out of participating in gamification if I choose to?**  
Yes, participation is optional. If you decide to opt out, please get in touch with [@support](https://community.auth0.com/groups/support) to request this.

### **Rewards and Recognition**

1. **How often are the leaderboards updated?**  
Leaderboards are updated in real time to reflect the latest scores and rankings.

### **Feedback and Improvement**

1. **How can I provide feedback on the gamification program?**  
You can provide feedback through the #Product Feedback section or by contacting [@support](https://community.auth0.com/groups/support) in a direct message.

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**Author:** ![rueben.tiow](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/auth0/user_avatar/community.auth0.com/rueben.tiow/32/11646_2.png) [@rueben.tiow](https://community.auth0.com/u/rueben.tiow)\
**Post date:** [August 5, 2024, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.auth0.com/t/how-to-earn-points-and-level-up-in-the-community/140115/2 "2024-08-05T21:01:30Z")

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