Song Squad User Guide

Welcome to Song Squad! This guide will help you get started.

How it works

Song Squad is all about sharing and discovering music with your friends. Here's the typical flow of a Song Squad squad:

1. Join a Squad: Everything in Song Squad happens in squads. You can be invited to a squad by a friend, or you can create your own and invite others.
2. Participate in Prompts: Each squad has prompts, which are themed challenges for submitting songs. For example, a prompt could be "Songs from the 80s" or "Best Workout Tracks." Each prompt has a submission deadline.
3. Submit a Song: When a prompt is active, you can submit a song that fits the theme. You can submit a song by providing a link from YouTube.
4. Listen to the Playlist: A playlist of all the submitted songs is available for each prompt. You can listen to the songs at any time, and the playlist is updated in real-time as new songs are submitted.
5. Chat and React: You can chat with your friends in the squad about the songs, the prompt, or anything else. You can also react to songs and messages with emojis.

Getting Started

1. Creating an Account: You can create an account by logging in with your Google account. This will automatically create a Song Squad account for you.
2. Creating a Squad: To start a new squad, click the "New Squad" button on the home page. You'll be asked to give your squad a name. Once created, you'll be the admin of the squad.
3. Joining a Squad: To join a squad, you'll need an invite link from a squad member. Clicking the link will take you to the squad page, where you can join.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How do I submit a song?

When a prompt is active, you'll see a submission box. You can either paste a YouTube link to the song you want to submit, or you can search for a song on YouTube directly from the submission box.

Can I change my song submission?

Yes, you can change your submission as long as the prompt is still open for submissions. To edit your submission, go to the song's page and scroll to the bottom of the page. There you will see the edit form if you submitted the song.

How many songs can I submit to a prompt?

The number of songs you can submit to a prompt is determined by the squad's settings. Your squad admin can configure this setting.

How long is a prompt open for?

Prompts are open for a set duration, which can be set individually for each prompt. Your squad admin can configure this setting. For example, a common setting is to have a prompt open for one week.

How do I create a prompt?

If you are a squad admin, you can create a new prompt from the squad page. You'll need to provide a title, a start date/time, and an end date/time.

What are custom emojis?

Squad admins can upload custom emojis for the squad to use in chat and reactions.

How do I delete my account?

You can delete your account from your user profile page. This will remove all of your personal data from Song Squad.

Prompt Ideas

A good prompt is broad enough for players to think of a song from memory. If they have to Google, it’s less fun. Here are some ideas to get you started:

• Color my world: A song with a color in the title.
• Animal Kingdom: A song about an animal.
• By the numbers: A song with a number in the title.
• Location, Location, Location: A song with a place in the title.
• Question Everything: A song with a question in the title.
• Weather Report: A song about the weather.
• Body Parts: A song that mentions a body part.
• Food for Thought: A song about food or drink.
• Transportation: A song about a mode of transportation.
• Myth & Legend: A song about a mythological figure or event.