Community Settings

The Settings page is where you configure everything about your community. Open your community, then click Settings at the bottom of the side menu. You need the appropriate permissions to access settings — typically this means being the community owner or having a role with the "Change Settings" permission.

This guide covers every section of the Settings page so you know what each option does.

Privacy

Privacy is the first card you see on the Settings page. Control who can join and how:

• Auto-approve membership — when enabled, anyone who requests to join is automatically accepted. When disabled, join requests go to a pending queue for manual approval by members with the "Accept Membership Request" permission.
• Private — when enabled, your community isn't shown to people browsing or searching; they'll need a direct link or an invitation to find it.

Community Profile

The Community Profile card holds the fundamentals of your community:

• Community Name — your community's name, visible everywhere. Keep it clear and memorable (3 to 100 characters).
• Area Size — a dropdown that sets how large the community's geographic reach is:
  • Small — a single neighbourhood
  • Medium — a district or small town centre
  • Large — a wider area or small city
• Short Description — a short summary of what your community is about. This appears on your community's public page and in search results.

The area size affects the circle shown on the map and helps people find communities near them. To change where your community sits on the map, use the separate Edit Community page — only the community owner can do this, and it isn't part of Settings.

Community Image

The Community Image card is where you upload an image for your community. It appears at the top of your community page and gives visitors an immediate visual impression.

Landing Page

The landing page is the first thing visitors see when they open your community. Use the rich text editor to write a welcome message, introduce your community, explain what you're about, or share guidelines for new members.

The editor supports formatting, headings, lists, links, and more. Take your time here — a well-written landing page makes a strong first impression and helps new members understand what to expect.

Language & Locale

Configure which languages your community supports:

• Primary language — the main language used in your community
• Other Supported Languages — additional languages your community operates in

This helps members understand what languages they can expect to see content in.

Roles

Roles control what members can do in your community. From the Settings page you can:

• Create new roles with granular permissions (managing settings, members, content, events, etc.)
• Edit existing roles to adjust their permissions
• Delete roles you no longer need
• Set a default role that's automatically assigned to new members when they join

For a detailed guide on roles, see Understanding Roles & Permissions.

Search Tags

Search tags help people discover your community on the Discover page. These are global tags — they're not the same as community content tags used within your community.

Add relevant tags that describe your community's focus, location, or activities. The more accurate your tags, the easier it is for the right people to find you.

External Links

Add links to your community's presence elsewhere on the web:

• Social media profiles (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.)
• Websites, blogs, or newsletters
• Any other relevant links

The number of external links you can add depends on your subscription plan: 2 on Free, 5 on Pro, and 20 on Unlimited.

Goals

Goals (sometimes shown as Missions) define your community's purpose and help members understand what you're about at a glance. Choose from:

• Growth — learning, development, and skill-building
• Wellbeing — health, mindfulness, and support
• Entertainment — fun, culture, and social activities
• Sustainability — environment, local food, and green initiatives
• Discovery — exploration, travel, and new experiences
• Organization — coordination, planning, and civic engagement

You can select as many goals as apply. They also affect the visual appearance of your community's area circle on the map.

Integrations (Beta)

Connect your community with external services:

• Meetup sync — sync events from a Meetup group to your community calendar

Integrations are available on paid plans and are an early-access feature, so more integrations may be added over time. Any limits are shown in the UI.

Files (Beta)

Files aren't part of the Settings page. On paid plans, a separate Files item appears in your community's side menu, where you can upload documents and other files. It's an early-access feature, and file size and upload limits are shown in the upload box.

Archive Community

At the bottom of the Settings page, you'll find the option to archive your community. This is a significant action:

• Archiving marks the community as inactive
• Archived communities are no longer visible to non-members
• Existing content is preserved but the community is effectively closed

Think carefully before archiving — this is intended for communities that are no longer active.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who can access the Settings page? A: The community owner and members with roles that include the "Change Settings" permission. Regular members without this permission won't see the Settings option.

Q: Can I change my community's name after creation? A: Yes. You can update your community's name, description, location, and most other settings at any time.

Q: What happens if I change the area size? A: The circle on the map adjusts to reflect the new radius. Members and visitors will see the updated area. This doesn't affect existing memberships.

Q: Can I undo archiving? A: Archiving is designed as a permanent action. If you've archived a community by mistake, contact support and we'll do our best to help.

Q: Why can't I see the Integrations section or the Files side-menu item? A: These are early-access features available on paid plans. Integrations lives in the Settings page, while Files is a separate item in your community's side menu — both appear only on paid plans. If you're on the Free plan, you'll need to upgrade to access them. See Subscription Plans for details.

Q: Is there a limit to how many roles I can create? A: There's no strict limit on the number of roles. Create as many as your community needs to manage permissions effectively.

Need Help?

If you have questions about any of your community settings, contact our support team. We're happy to help.