How to create a community

On this page, you will learn how to create a community in your systeme.io account.

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 tab, click on 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, will be to 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 on the "Invite new members" button (number 6 in the image).

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

Settings

From the "Settings" tab, you will be able to 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 will be able to access this type of community.
• Public community: Anyone would be able to join your community after signing up.

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

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 "Send me an email each time a new comment is added in a community that I own" 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.