# How to Interact and Dock

Guild stations operate similarly to ground-based guild halls, offering customizable access and essential services for pilots in space.

## Access and Privacy Settings

Station administrators can configure access to be either public or private:

- **Public:** The station is visible to all pilots. Anyone can see the station on their directory and choose to dock there.
- **Private:** The station is restricted. It will only appear on the docking list for players who have been explicitly added to the station's allowed list.

## How to Interact and Dock

To utilize a guild station for ship repairs or docking, follow these steps:

1. **Approach:** Fly your ship within **1,000 meters** of the station.
2. **Target:** Ensure the guild station is your active target.
3. **Communicate:** Open the communications dialog by typing `/comm` into the chat or by pressing the `\` key.
4. **Select Action:** The communications window will appear, offering options to either **Repair** your ship or **Dock**.
5. **Docking:** When you select **Dock**, a menu will display all available guild stations you are permitted to enter. Select your desired station from this list to complete the docking sequence.