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 "Assets" 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:
- A name
- The domain name to assign to it
- The URL path to use
- 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 member's details such as when they joined and any roles they have (number 5 in the image).
You can search for a member’s name and invite members to join your community by clicking on the "Invite new members" tab (number 6 in the image).
You can also view all banned members of the community (number 7 in the image).
You can invite a member by entering their email address (number 8 in the image), then clicking the "Invite" button (number 9 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.
u 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 reacts to his posts in the community, check the "Notify me about published community posts" 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.
Updated on: 29/06/2025
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