If more than 4 group members sign in for an online session, the excess members automatically become bystanders. It is also possible for a member to sign in as a bystander if another member has already opened a session. In addition, an active player can turn himself into a bystander. To join a game as a bystander, you can do the following:

•  Press this button on the app bar of the game view to show the list of secondary commands. On a PC, you can use the menu of the title bar alternatively. This menu is more detailed than that of the app bar, so you can reach almost all the panes directly.

• Select the command: Go online.
   
• The go online pane comes into view. Enter the name of your online group, your online name, and your online password here.
   
• Press this button with the signature "Join bystander" if you want to attend an online session as a bystander. However, another member must have already opened a session as game master. If you are already an active player, you can switch to the spectator bench by pressing this button.
   
• After signing in, the online game pane disappears and you can see the active group members playing the game. Whether you can see players' cards face up depends on a setting that only the group administrator can change.
   
• If a player spot is available, you can also make yourself a player. To do this, click on your bystander portrait in the app bar. You will then be asked whether you want to join as a player or leave the session.
   
• Otherwise, an active player can swap places after consulting with you, as described here.
   
• With this button you can leave the online session at any time. You can also leave the session by pressing the corresponding button on the app bar.