Creating Your First Community
Creating Your First Community
Starting a community is one of the most rewarding things you can do on our platform. Whether you're bringing together neighbors, hobby enthusiasts, or local activists, creating a community only takes a few minutes. This guide walks you through every step so you can get up and running with confidence.
Before You Begin
To create a community, you'll need:
- A registered account — if you haven't signed up yet, create an account first.
- Completed onboarding — after registering, you'll go through a short onboarding process to set up your profile and location. This must be finished before you can create a community.
Once both of those are done, you're ready to go.
Starting the Creation Process
There are a couple of ways to reach the community creation form:
- Click the community switcher (the arrows icon next to the logo in the top navigation).
- Select Create a Community from the menu that appears.
Filling In Your Community Details
The creation form is a single page with three sections. The first section asks for the basics:
- Name — give your community a clear, memorable name. It should be between 3 and 100 characters. This is how people will find and recognize your community, so choose something descriptive.
- Description — write a short summary of what your community is about. Think of this as your elevator pitch: what would make someone want to join?
Choosing Your Location
Every community is rooted in a place. The second section includes an interactive map where you set your community's geographic center and reach.
Setting your centre point:
- Click anywhere on the map to place a marker — this becomes the centre of your community's area.
- Drag the marker to adjust its position if needed.
- Use the Use my location button (top-right corner of the map) to centre the map on your current location.
Choosing your area size:
Below the map, you'll find an Area Size dropdown with three options:
- Small — 1 km radius, great for a single neighborhood or block.
- Medium — 2 km radius, suitable for a district or small town center.
- Large — 5 km radius, ideal for a wider area or small city.
The area size determines the circle shown on the map around your community. Pick the size that best matches the geographic scope of your community.
Selecting Your Mission
The third section lets you define your community's purpose by choosing one or more missions. These help members understand what your community is about at a glance.
Available missions:
- 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 missions as apply. Each mission has its own color theme, and your selections affect the visual appearance of your community's area circle on the map — so your community's personality shows up right away.
After You Click Create
Once you submit the form, you'll be redirected to your community's Settings page to finish customizing. From there, you can:
- Upload a cover image to give your community a visual identity
- Configure privacy settings (public or private)
- Add landing page text to welcome visitors
- Set supported languages for your community
- Add search tags to help people discover your community
- Include external links to websites, social media, or other resources
Take your time here — a well-configured community makes a strong first impression.
Tips for a Great Community
- Be specific with your name and description. "Elm Street Gardeners" tells people a lot more than "Garden Group." A clear name and description attract the right members.
- Set your location accurately. Members use location to find nearby communities, so make sure the marker and area size reflect where your community actually gathers.
- Visit Settings right away. Uploading a cover image and adding a few search tags goes a long way toward making your community feel polished and discoverable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many communities can I create? A: There's no limit. You can create as many communities as you need — whether it's one for your book club and another for your street.
Q: Can I change the name or location after creating my community? A: Yes. You can update your community's name, description, location, and area size anytime from the Settings page.
Q: Do I need to pay to create a community? A: No. Creating a community is free. Some advanced features may be available through upgraded plans, but the core experience is always free.
Q: What if I make a mistake during setup? A: No worries — everything on the creation form can be changed later in Settings. Just get started and refine as you go.
Need Help?
If you run into any issues while creating your community or have questions about setup, contact our support team. We're happy to help.