1. Logging into Your Community
Navigate to the Communities tab in Elvaya.
Click the big blue login button.
Optionally, bookmark the community tab for easy access.
2. Inviting Members to Your Community
Click on 'Invite Members' in the right-hand corner.
Choose to invite members via:
Sharing the group link.
Inviting them by email.
Optionally grant admin privileges to new members.
3. Member Sign-Up Process
After sending the invite link, new members will see a sign-up screen.
They need to enter their full name, email, and create a password.
After clicking 'Sign Up', they will receive a secure code via email to complete the process.
4. Member Profile Setup
New members can upload a photo and write a bio.
They have the option to invite other members to the group.
5. Adjusting Member Invitation Settings
Go to the admin area of your community.
Click on 'Settings' and then 'Details'.
To restrict member invitations, untick 'Allow Members to Invite Members'.
Important for paid groups.
6. Setting Group Visibility
You can set your group to Private.
Control visibility in the SwitchBar for non-group members.
7. Managing User Roles
In the Members Area, click on the three dots next to a member's name.
Options include:
Change Role (Admin or Contributor).
Ban from the group.
Manage course access.
Remove from the group.
8. Default roles and abilities
Default roles and typical abilities
A well-structured community group has a hierarchy of roles, each with distinct responsibilities and capabilities.
Owner: Full control, including deactivating the Group, editing settings, and assigning any role.
Admin: Manage members and content; invite, approve, remove, and adjust roles.
Channel Manager (specific channel): Moderate channel and members for a specific channel.
Contributors: Participate in discussions based on Group privacy and channel access.