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Create a team

Watch this video to understand how to create a new team on your community platform.

  • Use the 'sign-in' link. This is on the top right hand side for desktops & tablets, and within the main menu for mobiles.
  • Locate the dashboard menu. This is on the left hand side of large screens or under a white dropdown at the top for mobiles.
  • Select ‘Teams’ and 'Start a team'.
  • Add a title and description.
  • Add a team image (this will be a small icon so choose something simple).
  • Invite members to the team by checking next to their name.
  • Set the team to 'public' or 'private'.
  • Choose whether or not to approve members before they can join the team.
  • Use the 'create team' button.
  • Use the 'sign-in' link. This is on the top right hand side for desktops & tablets, and within the main menu for mobiles.
  • Locate the dashboard menu. This is on the left hand side of large screens or under a white dropdown at the top for mobiles.
  • Select ‘Teams’ and 'Your teams'.
  • Use the spanner icon / 'edit button' next to the team.
  • Edit the title and description.
  • Edit the team image (this will be a small icon so choose something simple).
  • Invite members to the team by checking next to their name.
  • Set the team to 'public' or 'private'.
  • Change whether or not to approve members before they can join the team.

You can also access your team settings from the team itself.

  • Enter your team space from the main menu and list of teams.
  • View the left-hand menu on the team dashboard and select 'settings'.
  • Edit the team settings using on-screen instructions.

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