How to create a community

In this article, you will learn how to create a community using systeme.io.

Creating a community

Go to the "Products" tab (number 1 in the image), then click on the "Communities" section (number 2 in the image).

On the communities page, click the "Create" button (number 3 in the image).

On the popup that appears, provide the following details for your community:

1. A name
2. The domain name to assign to it
3. The URL path to use
4. Whether messages should be automatically validated or manually moderated

After adding these details, click on "Save" (number 4 in the image).

The community dashboard

After the community has been created, you'll be taken to its dashboard where you'll find the following tabs:

• Home - from which you can add posts and create topics
• Members - to access the list of community members
• Settings - to manage the community's configuration
• Pending posts - posts that need approval

Members details

From the "Members" tab, you can view community members' details such as when they joined and any roles they have (number 5 in the image).

Inviting members

To invite members to join your community, click the "Invite new members" button (number 6 in the image).

Enter their email address (number 7 in the image), then click the "Invite" button. (number 8 in the image).

Note: To save time, you can add members to your community in bulk by copying and pasting a list of email addresses, rather than typing them manually.

Settings

From the "Settings" tab, you can modify the community's name, URL path, and add a cover image for your community.

Note: The community cover image that you select will be displayed on the communities list page, as well as the community's "Join" page.

You can also choose between two different types of communities in the community settings:

• Private community: Only members you invite can access this type of community.
• Public community: Anyone can join your community after signing up.

You can also choose to modify the settings for automatic validation of posts:

Joining a community

If a person is not a member of a community, they can join by clicking on the "Join" button.

Note: Non-members can't add posts or comments unless they join the community.

If a user is already connected to your community, they will automatically become a member when they click the "Join" button. Otherwise, they will be redirected to the join page to register. 

After completing these steps, the user must set a password to become a member of the community. An email with a link to create a password will be sent to the email address they provided.

Notes:

1) All community members can add posts and leave comments.

2) To receive notifications whenever a member comments or reacts to his posts in the community, check the "Send me an email each time a new comment is added in a community that I own" option in the notification settings.

3) Community members (including the owner) can change the "display name" that will appear when adding posts or comments in a community.

4) It's important to know that the member list is only available to community members in a private community, but is available to everyone in a public community.

5) A member can leave a community by clicking on the red icon at the top of the community, and then confirming by clicking the "Leave" button.