# /link
The link command provides the method by which to link a nation to a user. Links allow Rift to infer the current user's nation or alliance for permissions and default values.
# Parameters
nation
: The nation ID, nation link, or part of the nation or leader name.user
: The user to try linking the nation to. Defaults to the user executing the command.
# Special Instructions
When using the /link
command, be sure that the user's
Discord name and discriminator is in the
Discord Username section of the nation edit page (opens new window).
If it is not, then Rift cannot verify that the nation belongs to the user.