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When you create content or come across something you’re particularly interested in, it’s important to be able to keep track of ongoing interactions. Invision Community allows members to follow content either automatically, based on your interaction, or manually by clicking to follow a specific item/area. This ensures you stay informed about new replies, updates, and activity related to the content that matters most to you. Following ContentOne way to follow content is at the point of creation or reply. When you create a new topic or respond to existing content, you can choose to follow that item by selecting the provided checkbox. Depending on your notification preferences, this option may already be enabled or disabled by default. You can review and adjust these defaults in your notification settings, as outlined in the Notifications guide. Following a Content Item After Reply On most content pages, whether you’re viewing a specific topic, a gallery image, or even an entire forum,you can choose to follow that item by selecting 'Follow'. Doing so ensures you receive notifications about new activity within that specific area or item, helping you stay up to date with the discussions and content that interest you. Following a Content Item Important If you follow a forum or category, you’ll receive notifications when new items are created within that area. However, you will not receive notifications for replies or comments made to those individual items. To be notified about ongoing discussion within a specific topic or content item, you’ll need to follow that item directly. Managing FollowsYou can manage all of your followed content by clicking your name in the top-right corner of the site and selecting 'Manage Followed Content'. From there, you’ll be able to review, adjust, or unfollow any items you’re currently following. Managing Followed Content When you select this option, you’ll be taken to the management screen for your followed content. From here, you can use the menu on the left-hand side to filter by different content types, making it easy to organise and review exactly what you’re following across the community. Followed Content List To adjust how you’re following an item, or to unfollow it entirely, click the 'Change Preference' button next to the relevant entry. This will display the available notification options, allowing you to update how you’re notified or remove the follow completely if no longer needed. Changing Follow Type In addition to updating items individually, you can also manage multiple followed items at once. Simply select the checkboxes next to each item you wish to modify. Once one or more items are selected, a menu will appear at the bottom of the screen, allowing you to update notification preferences or unfollow them in bulk, as shown in the screenshot below. Mass Follow Management

Profiles are an important part of your community experience. Every member has their own profile page, which can be viewed by others (depending on permission settings) and personalised to reflect their preferences. A member’s profile brings together their content and activity in one place, making it easy to see topics they’ve started, posts they’ve made, achievements they’ve earned, and other key information related to their account. This helps foster engagement, identity, and connection within your community. About ProfilesYou can access your profile by clicking your name and selecting “Profile.” It can also be opened by clicking your profile photo anywhere on the site. Your profile displays an overview of your activity, achievements, join date, statistics, and other relevant information. The details shown may vary depending on who is viewing the profile. For example, staff members may see additional information such as warnings or registered email addresses that are not visible to regular members. Main Profile Page Editing ProfilesTo access your profile, click on your name at the top of the page and select 'Edit Profile', as shown in the image below. Edit Profile Link From this page, you can update various details on your profile, including your “About Me” section and any custom profile fields that have been configured by the administrator within the AdminCP. Edit Profile Page With Custom Field Profile and Cover PhotosYou can change both your cover photo and profile photo from your profile page by selecting 'Edit Profile.' Profile photos appear on your profile page and throughout the community as your avatar alongside posts and other content. You can upload an image from your device or provide a URL from the internet. Once added, you’ll be able to crop, resize, and reposition the image to ensure it displays correctly across the site. You can update your own cover photo (subject to permission settings) by selecting the 'Upload Cover Photo' option within the same profile editing area. Adding a Profile Photo & Cover Photo If a cover photo is already uploaded, you’ll see options to either reposition the existing image or remove it entirely, rather than upload a new one straight away. Viewing ContentFrom any member’s profile, you can view their activity by clicking the 'See My Activity' button in the top-right corner. This will display a filterable list of content the member has contributed to across the community, making it easy to review their posts, topics, and other interactions. Users Content Profile PrivacyYou can choose not to display your recent profile visitors by disabling that block from being visible to others. To do this, click the link provided within the 'Recent Profile Visitors' block on the left-hand side of your profile page. Enabling Profile Visitor Blocks You can also disable the option for other members to follow you if you prefer. This can be managed directly from the Followers block on your profile page, where you can adjust the settings as shown in the image below. Allowing Members to Follow

When reading topics, comments, or other content, you’ll often see replies from your team members. While Invision Community already allows you to assign custom group images and member titles, important staff responses can sometimes blend in with other replies. To help important responses stand out, you can enable post highlighting for specific member groups. When enabled, posts from those groups will be visually distinguished from regular replies, ensuring they’re easier for members to notice, as shown in the examples below. Highlighting OptionsPost highlighting can be enabled within the settings of any member group. From the group configuration screen, you can choose whether highlighting is enabled and specify whether it should apply only when the group is set as a member’s primary group, or also when it’s assigned as a secondary group. You’ll also find an option to display moderation notices between posts, which can show details of actions taken — such as when content was edited, approved, or moderated — along with the relevant timestamps. For further guidance on creating and editing member groups, please refer to the dedicated guide available in the menu on the left. Switching On Highlights In this example, post highlighting has been enabled for the Administrators group. As shown below, posts made by administrators are visually distinguished using the primary colour defined in your theme settings, making their replies stand out clearly from the rest of the discussion. Example Highlight

Tagging and prefixing content provides a simple and effective way to organise and highlight topics across your site. By applying relevant tags or prefixes, you make it easier for members to identify the subject of a post at a glance. Users can also click on tags or filter by prefixes to quickly find related content within the same category. Tag SetupThe configuration options for tags and prefixes can be found in the AdminCP at: System → Content Discovery → Tags Clicking on the tag settings button at t he top, you’ll find a range of settings that allow you to control how tags and prefixes are used. This includes allowing prefixing, requiring tags, setting minimum and maximum tag lengths, and applying other limits to ensure consistency across your site. Tag Settings - Admin CP By clicking 'Create New', you can set up a new tag and configure the details associated with it. This includes defining how the tag appears and what information is displayed on its dedicated tag page, allowing you to better organise and present related content across your site. Creating New Tags Returning to the main list of tags, you can click the star icon next to a tag to mark it as recommended. Recommended tags are prioritised and displayed at the top of the list, making them more visible and encouraging consistent usage across your community. Tag List - Admin CP Restricting UseYou can also control whether tags and prefixes are available within specific forums or to particular member groups. This can be managed by editing the relevant forum settings or member group permissions, allowing you to restrict or enable tagging and prefixing where appropriate. Restricting Use on a Forum Tagging ContentWhen creating content, tags can be added by clicking the 'Choose tag(s)' link provided. Any tags you’ve marked as featured will appear at the top of the selection list for quick access. After adding your tags, you can optionally select one to be used as a title prefix, allowing it to appear prominently before the content title, as shown below. Using Tags Within a Topic Once created, tags will be visible within topic or category listings and on the content item itself. Forum List Showing Tags Clicking on a tag or prefix will show the tag page for that tag, making it easy for members to discover related discussions. Example Tag Page Top Tip Tag pages can be added directly to your site’s navigation using the Menu Manager. For detailed instructions on how to do this, please refer to the Menu Manager guide available in the menu on the left.

There may be occasions where you want to bring external content into your community automatically. You can import content from RSS and Atom feeds into your Forums or Pages databases. This allows you to generate topics or records from external sources — such as news websites — helping to spark discussion and encourage member engagement around current or relevant content. Creating a New FeedYou can create a new RSS feed import from the AdminCP at: System → Site Features → RSS Feed Imports To add a new feed, click the 'Create New' button at the top of the page. Enter the URL of the RSS or Atom feed you wish to import. If the feed requires authentication, you can also enter the necessary authorization details. In most cases, this won’t be required and can simply be left blank. Adding a Feed URL After entering the feed details, click Continue to proceed. You’ll then be shown a preview of the content that will be imported, allowing you to confirm that the feed is being read correctly and that the data appears as expected before finalising the setup. Preview Showing the Latest Items Import OptionsAfter selecting the import type, you’ll be prompted to choose where the content should be published. Area to Import Into At this stage, you can select the specific forum or Pages category the items should be imported into, along with configuring additional options that control how the imported content is handled, such as posting behaviour, author settings, and update preferences. Import Options Once configured, new items from the feed will be imported automatically as the source updates, and published into the selected forum or database category you specified.

If you’re here, you’re likely looking to learn more about Courses and what it offers within the Invision platform. Courses is a lightweight learning system designed to provide a straightforward and engaging educational experience for your members. It enables you to deliver structured training content, share important information, and assess knowledge retention through integrated quizzes. Creation & SettingsCourses and their global settings can be managed from the AdminCP at: Community → Courses Within this section, you’ll find three main submenus: Courses – Create new courses and view or manage existing ones. Settings – Configure display options, quiz settings, and enable paid courses if required. Enrollments – View which members are enrolled in each course across your site. To create a course, navigate to the Courses section and click “Create New.” In this guide, we’ll walk through creating a simple example course based on the rules of our fictional school. Setting Up a New Course You’ll notice that this course has been marked as Required. Setting a course as required means that members must complete it before they’re able to progress to other courses. Once the course has been created, you’ll be returned to the main course list. From here, you can click into the course itself and manually enroll members if needed. Course Listing Modules, Lessons & QuizzesOnce your course has been created, you can move to the front end of your site to begin adding modules and lessons. If needed, you can use the View icon in the AdminCP to jump directly to the course page. At the bottom of the course page, select 'Course Manager' to add new modules and arrange them in the desired order. How to Add a New Module After adding the required modules, open a module to begin creating lessons within it. Adding a lesson is as straightforward as creating a topic in your community. You can include a wide range of content, such as text, images, videos, and other media, allowing you to structure the material in whatever way best suits your course. You will start to build up a full course, similar to the image below Example Course Set Up You’ll notice that within each module, there is an option to add a Quiz using the dedicated button provided. Quizzes can be used to assess a member’s understanding of the material covered in that module. This allows you to reinforce key points, validate knowledge retention, and ensure learners have engaged with the content before progressing further. Depending on your setup, quizzes can be used as optional knowledge checks or as required components that must be successfully completed in order to move on to the next module or finish the course. Creating a Quiz Managing the quiz allows you to build the assessment that members will complete after working through the course content. You can add multiple choice questions or true/false questions, giving you flexibility in how you test understanding. This makes it easy to reinforce key learning points and confirm that members have absorbed the material before progressing or completing the course. Example Quiz Question EnrollmentEnrolling in a course is straightforward. If your permissions allow, simply click the Enroll button located in the top-right corner of the course page to get started. How a Member Enrolls If you have configured permissions so that members cannot enroll themselves, you can manually enroll them from the AdminCP. To do this, navigate to: Community → Courses → Enrollments From here, you can add members to specific courses and manage existing enrollments as needed.

Invision Community includes support for mobile push notifications, allowing members to receive alerts on their phones even when their browser isn’t open. This ensures they’re notified about new activity on followed content and other important interactions in real time. Mobile push notifications help deliver a native app–like experience. Features such as the Manifest Editor allow you to customise elements including your site’s icons, colours, and launch URL when members add your community to their device’s home screen. Below, we’ll walk through how to configure this feature so your members can take full advantage of the enhanced mobile experience. The ManifestTo get started, you’ll first need to configure the Web App Manifest. This controls how your community appears when members add it to their device’s home screen, including the name, description, and theme colours. You can also define a custom start URL if you’d like users to land on a specific page when launching the app from their home screen. These settings can be configured from the 'Manifest' tab in the AdminCP at: System → Settings → Web App Manifest Screen - Admin CP Logos & ImagesWithin the 'Icons & Images' tab, you can upload the various icons required for different device types. Some icons are platform-specific — such as those used by iOS — while others, like Application Icons and Maskable Icons, are used by devices such as Android and desktop environments. The user’s device will automatically determine which icon is displayed. Logos & Images Screen - Admin CP Front End UsageWhen a user accesses your site from a compatible device, they may see a prompt offering the option to “View in the App.” The appearance and wording of this prompt can vary depending on the device and operating system being used. Showing View In The App When selected, the user will be presented with step-by-step instructions explaining how to add your community to their device’s home screen, as shown below. Installation Instructions on iOS Once a user has added your community to their home screen, they’ll have quick and convenient access via the web app experience. Below is an example of how this appears when added to an iPhone home screen. Example of Item Added to Home

Notifications are an excellent way to keep your members informed about activity within your community. For example, users can receive notifications when they are quoted, mentioned in a post, or when someone comments on their photo — along with many other types of interaction across the site. Notification Icon Marker Default SettingsWhen a member registers on your community, their notification preferences are set according to the defaults you have configured in the AdminCP, at the following location Members → Member Settings → Notifications Here you will see the screen shown below, where these default preferences can be managed and adjusted. Notification Types List - Admin CP From this area, you can configure the default notification preferences that apply when a new member registers. You can edit each notification type individually, choosing how members will be notified (for example, via on-site notification or email) and whether they are allowed to change that preference themselves from the front end. Admin Notification Default Setting By selecting the 'Prune Settings' button at the top of the page, you can define how long notifications are retained before being automatically removed. You can also configure the system to automatically remove content follows after a specified period. For larger communities in particular, these settings can help prevent unnecessary notifications from accumulating and reduce the overall volume of outbound alerts. Members and SettingsOn the front end, members will receive notifications based on your configured defaults or any preferences they have chosen themselves. When they click the notification icon, a list of recent notifications will be displayed, similar to the example shown below. Navigation Notification Panel From this menu, members can view all of their notifications, adjust their notification preferences, and, if desired, subscribe to them via the provided RSS feed Main Notification List Selecting Notification Settings allows members to customise what they receive notifications for. Any options that are locked by the administrator will appear greyed out and cannot be changed. All other settings can be updated by simply clicking on the relevant option and adjusting it as needed. Notification Settings If you need to review a member’s current notification preferences, you can do so by editing their account within the AdminCP. From their profile, select any of the notification types to view the settings they currently have configured. Member Notifications This is useful if a member is querying about receiving notification emails. Browser NotificationsBrowser notifications are alerts that appear directly within a user’s web browser when certain actions take place on the site. For example, a member may receive a browser notification when they get a new personal message, or when someone replies to a topic they’re currently viewing — even if they haven’t refreshed or changed the page. In some cases, such as with notification sounds, alerts can trigger while they remain on the same tab. Example of a Browser Notification When a member first logs into your site, their browser will typically prompt them to allow browser notifications. If they choose not to allow them, browser notifications will not be displayed. Allowing Browser Notifications Tip If a member chooses to block browser notifications, this will be indicated within their notification area on the site, where they can easily choose to switch them back of if they would like to do so.

The search functionality within your community enables members to quickly locate specific content across your site using keywords and other defined criteria. How To UseA basic search can be performed by clicking the search bar in the top-right corner of your site. When you select the search box, additional options will appear, allowing you to refine the criteria being used for your search. Basic Search Options If you click Search without entering any keywords, you’ll be taken directly to the Advanced Search page. From there, you can refine your search using a wide range of filters — including searching by author, filtering by tags, and applying other criteria such as custom fields configured within your applications. Advanced Search Options Administrator OptionsAll administrator settings related to search can be found in the AdminCP at: System → Content Discovery → Search From this area, you can configure the search method used by your community and adjust how searches are processed by the system. By default, search is set to MySQL. This setting is suitable for most sites, and should remain in place unless you are experienced with configuring advanced server-side search solutions. For the vast majority of communities, the default MySQL search option will be more than sufficient. MySQL Search Options - Admin CP In the top-right corner of this page, you’ll also see a Rebuild Search Index button. This can be used if you encounter issues with search results, make changes that require the index to be refreshed, or simply need to regenerate the search index for any other reason. Elastic SearchIf you choose to switch to Elasticsearch, you’ll need to enter the connection details for your Elasticsearch server. If this has been set up by your hosting provider, you’ll need to obtain the server address and the index name being used. These details should then be entered into the corresponding fields provided in the settings area. Elasticsearch Options - Admin CP When using Elasticsearch, you’ll also have access to additional configuration options such as time decay and author boost settings. If you’re unsure how these settings work, it’s best to leave them at their default values. Only adjust them if you fully understand their impact or have been given specific guidance by your hosting provider or Elasticsearch service administrator.

In addition to the site’s standard search functionality, there may be times when you want quick access to specific types of content without having to run an advanced search each time. Examples of this include views such as 'Unread Content' or 'Content I Started.' This is where Activity Streams come in. Activity Streams allow you to create dynamic lists of content based on defined criteria — either preconfigured by you or customized by individual users — making it easy to access relevant content at any time. All Activity StreamThe 'All Activity' stream, available by default in the Activity menu, provides a complete overview of all activity across your site. Unlike custom streams, this view will actively notify you of new content since you last loaded the page, making it ideal for keeping up to date in real time. You can choose to display this stream in either a condensed view, which shows one line per item, or the standard expanded view, as shown in the screenshot below. All Activity If you would like to prevent certain items from appearing in the 'All Activity' stream, such as notifications when new members register, you can adjust this within the AdminCP. Navigate to: System → Content Discovery → Streams → Activity Stream Settings From there, you can control which types of activity are included or excluded from the stream. Along with other items such as whether or not people can subscribe to streams, see RSS feed links and more. All Activity Stream Settings User Defined StreamsNew StreamsWithin the default menu structure, under the 'Activity' menu item, you’ll find the 'My Activity Streams' option. Here, users can view any activity streams defined by the administrator, as well as create their own custom streams. These user-created streams are personal and apply only to the individual who created them. Creating a New Stream - Link Location When choosing to create a new stream, you’ll be presented with a range of filters that can be used to define the content it will display. In this example, a stream has been created specifically for a News forum. You can refine your selections further by clicking the cog icon next to any content type, which allows you to choose specific items within that type — such as selecting an individual forum rather than all forums. Creating a New Stream Any streams you create will automatically appear under the 'My Activity Streams' menu, listed beneath the default set of activity streams. Location of Custom Streams Editing Existing StreamsWhen viewing any existing stream, click on 'show filters' and you’ll see a set of filters displayed at the top of the page. These can be adjusted at any time to refine the content being shown, with updates reflected immediately in real time. If you make changes to the filters and decide you’d like to keep them, there’s no need to create a new stream from scratch. After modifying the filters, a Save button will appear, allowing you to create a new activity stream based on your updated criteria. Editing My Support Stream Admin Defined StreamsCreationWithin the Activity menu, you’ll notice several streams that are provided by default within the system. These default streams can be edited, removed, or expanded upon from the AdminCP at the following location: System → Content Discovery → Streams → Activity Stream Settings From here, you can create new streams or modify existing ones, with the ability to filter content from across all areas of your site. Creating a New Stream Default StreamAt the bottom of each stream’s settings, you’ll see a 'Default' selection option. Only one stream can be set as the default at any given time. By default, this is the 'Unread' stream. If you choose a different stream as the default, the link on the front end of your site will instead direct users to your newly selected stream. In the example shown below, this has been changed to the 'Support' stream. Modified Default Stream

There will be times when it’s important to understand exactly how or why something happened on your site. This could relate to an action taken by a user, a change made within the AdminCP, or an issue that requires further investigation. Within the Invision Community suite, there are several logging tools available to help you track this activity. The different areas where these logs can be accessed are outlined below. Moderator/Admin LogsFront End Moderation LogFor most content items, you can view any moderation actions that have been taken by accessing the Moderator Log. This can be found by opening the 'Moderator Tools' menu and selecting the 'Moderator History' option, as shown below. Moderator History Location Selecting this option will display a complete history of all moderator actions taken on that specific content item, allowing you to see exactly what changes have been made and by whom. If full edit history is enabled, you can view a detailed record of edits made to a content item, including what was changed and the previous version of the content. To make this available, ensure the following setting is enabled in the AdminCP: System → Settings → Posting & Editor → Edit Log → “Log all edits made to content and what was changed.” Edit Log Admin CP Moderation & Admin LogFor a broader overview of moderator and administrator activity, you can access dedicated logs within the AdminCP at the following locations: Members → Staff → Moderators → Moderator Logs Members → Staff → Administrators → Administrator Logs At the top of these pages, you’ll see a Prune Settings option. This allows you to configure how long log entries are retained before being automatically removed from the system, should you choose to limit their storage duration. Moderator Logs - Admin CP Administrator logs focus on actions taken within the Admin CP itself. This includes changes such as updating system settings, creating or modifying user groups, adjusting configurations, and other administrative actions performed behind the scenes. Administrator Log - Admin CP Admin CP Login LogsWithin the AdminCP, you can view detailed login records for the Admin Control Panel at the following location: Members → Staff → Administrators → Admin CP Login Logs These logs can be particularly useful if you suspect unauthorized access attempts or believe someone may have logged in with malicious intent. You’ll be able to see a full history of login activity, including both successful and failed attempts. Admin Logs - Admin CP Member LogsThere are many situations where you may need to review activity related to a specific member account. For example, a member may believe they have made a purchase, or you may want to check which devices they have used to log in. You can access this information directly from the member’s profile within the AdminCP by navigating to: Members → Members From there, select the relevant member to view detailed account activity and related information. Member Activity Log System/Error LogsWhile using the software, there will inevitably be occasions where you or your members encounter an issue. This could stem from a server problem, a third-party application or plugin, or a variety of other causes. In many cases, the information provided by members may be limited, which can make troubleshooting more challenging. To help with this, the system provides easy access to logged error and system messages that users may have encountered. There are two different types of logs available for this purpose. Error LogsThese logs relate to expected errors that are displayed to users during normal use of the site. For example, a member attempting to access an area they don’t have permission to view would receive a permission error — and this would be recorded here. You can access these logs within the AdminCP at: System → Support → Support → Error Logs Error Logs - Admin CP Errors that exceed a certain severity level can trigger email notifications to alert you. By clicking the Settings button, you can configure which error levels you would like to receive notifications for, as well as choose which types of errors should be logged at all. System LogsSystem logs relate to the internal operation of the platform itself. For example, if a third-party application or plugin crashes and generates an error on the front end, this is typically where you would find the corresponding log entry. You can access these logs in the Admin CP at: System → Support → Get Support → System Logs Ideally, this area should be clear or contain minimal entries. If you notice items appearing here, it usually indicates something that requires attention or further investigation. System Logs - Admin CP Email Error LogsEmail error logs can be found in the AdminCP at the following location: System → Settings → Email Settings If you’re experiencing issues with outgoing email, this should be the first place you check. Most email-related problems are typically caused by incorrect configuration details or an issue with your mail server. If the error message does not clearly indicate what needs to be corrected, you should forward the full error details to your email provider so they can assist further. Email Error Logs - Admin CP Once any issues have been resolved, you can attempt to resend the email directly from this screen by using the Resend button displayed on the right-hand side of each entry.

Clubs provide a way to create and support sub-communities within your site. Over the years, many customers have asked for social group functionality, and Clubs are our implementation of that concept — giving members their own focused spaces within your wider community. Set upSwitching OnYou can do this by navigating to the follwong location within your Admin CP: Community → Clubs → Clubs Here you’ll see an 'Enable' button. Once activated, you can start configuring and creating Clubs for your community. Enable Clubs to Start SetupThe Clubs application includes a range of global settings that apply to all clubs across your site. These settings control everything from whether new clubs require staff approval, to how clubs are displayed within your community. One area that deserves particular attention is the permissions assigned to club moderators. Here, you can define exactly what level of access and control they should have within their clubs. Various Club Settings Paid Clubsyou can enable paid access to Clubs directly from here Community → Clubs → Settings Once enabled, eligible members will be able to create Clubs that require a membership fee to join. You can control which member groups are permitted to create paid Clubs by adjusting the relevant settings within each group’s Club permissions. The available settings also allow you to define commission rates for your site, configure applicable taxes, and choose which payment methods can be used for paid Club memberships. Enabling Paid Clubs his adds an extra option during Club creation for members who have the appropriate permissions. Any revenue generated from paid Club memberships will be credited to the creator’s account balance. These funds can then be withdrawn in accordance with your configured withdrawal settings under Commerce → Payments → Withdrawals. Allowed PermissionsYou can manage what members are allowed to create and participate in directly from their group settings. These options can be found by navigating to Members → Groups → Social, then editing the relevant group. From here, you can control: Which types of Clubs members are allowed to create How many Clubs they can create Whether they can create paid Clubs (this option is available only if paid Clubs are enabled) What types of content they can create within Clubs For more detailed information, please refer to the Group Settings documentation. Using ClubsClub TypesPublic - Everyone can see these clubs and their posts. Members can participate within that club without the need to join. Open - Everyone can see these clubs and their posts, however you have to join the club in order to participate. Anyone can join. Closed - Everyone can see the club, and can see who is in that club, but only members of that club can participate. Users need to ask a leader of that club in order to join. Private - Thee clubs can only be seen by member of that club. Users would need to be invited by a leader of that club. Read Only - These are read only clubs that can only be added to by the leader of that club. Members cannot add content. Creating ClubsMembers with the appropriate permissions can create new Clubs from the front end of your site. This is done from the Clubs page using the 'Start a Club' button. To create a Club, the member simply completes the required details on the form and saves it, which will generate the Club. In this example, a public Club has been created, complete with a custom icon that will display on the Club’s profile. A location has also been selected. Adding a location is optional, but if provided, it will display a map showing where the Club is based. Creating a New Club Addings FeatureOnce the Club has been created, click on it to enter. Initially, you’ll see the Overview tab, which displays a stream of all activity within that Club. To add additional sections,such as forums, galleries, or other content areas. then select 'Manage Club'. From there, you can add and configure the extra tabs you’d like to include. Manage Club Menu At the bottom of the options, you’ll see an additional 'Add Page' setting. This allows you to create a fully custom page within the Club. You might use this to add an information page, guidelines, resources, or any other content specific to that Club. It provides flexibility to tailor each Club to its own needs. Reordering MenusIf you’d like to change the order of items within a Club, you can easily do so from the front end. Open the Club, select 'Manage Club', and then choose 'Reorder Menu'. You’ll then be able to drag and drop the menu items into your preferred order, allowing you to control how they appear to members. Reordering Club Features Club RulesYou can add or update Club terms either during the initial setup process or at any time later by selecting 'Edit Club Settings' from the 'Manage Club' menu. From there, you’ll be able to create new rules or modify existing ones. You can also choose to require members to acknowledge these rules before they’re able to join the Club. Adding Club Rules A Note on Rules If you change your rules, you can use the selection at the bottom to force people to re-acknowledge. Ensuring everyone has seen any rules you set up. Moderators & Leaders Within a Club, the creator has the ability to promote members to either Leaders or Moderators. The roles differ as follows: Leaders - A Leader can moderate content and manage Club members, including promoting other members to Leaders or Moderators. The original creator of the Club is automatically assigned as a Leader. Moderators -A Moderator can moderate content within the Club but cannot make structural changes or assign roles to other members. You can promote members to Leader or Moderator from the Members tab within the Club, as shown in the image below. Making Someone a Leader or Moderator

Selling advertising space on your website is one of the most established ways to generate revenue — and it continues to be highly effective for many communities. With the Commerce application, you can create and sell advertising placements throughout your site, giving you complete control over their location and duration. Creating AdsAdvertisements can be added to your site as either image-based ads or custom HTML, directly from the following location within the AdminCP: Simple Banner Ad To create a new advertisement, click the 'Create New' button shown above. You’ll then be presented with the available configuration options. From here, you can either paste in your own HTML code or select 'Upload Images' to add a banner image. {bannerAd} You’ll also notice the option to provide separate HTML code specifically for secure (HTTPS) pages, allowing you to tailor ad content where needed. Secure Adverts After adding your image or advertisement code, you can choose where the advert will appear and who will be able to see it. Ad LocationsYou’re able to select multiple locations for a single advert, giving you flexibility in placement. You can also define display criteria, including when the ad should appear and how long it should run, allowing you to control both visibility and duration with precision. Optionally leaving the setting blank if you wish to manually place using the page editor. Various Advertisement Location In certain areas, you’ll have the option to refine placement even further. For example, you can choose which applications the advertisement should appear in, or specify particular intervals — such as positions within forum listings. This gives you more granular control over exactly where and how your adverts are displayed across your site. Advertisement Showing After Every 2nd Topic Ads in EmailInvision Community allows you to display advertisements not only across your site, but also within your community emails. Within the same Advertisements area, you’ll find an 'Email Advertisements' tab. Here, you can create advertisements that are specifically designed to appear in outgoing emails rather than on-site. Email advertisements can also be restricted to certain types of emails. For example, as shown above, you can configure an advert to appear only in emails related to Topics — such as topic reply notifications — ensuring your ads are targeted and contextually relevant. Example Email Advertisement Other SettingsClicking on the "Advertisement Settings" button at the top of the main Advertisements section, will show various options in how ads are displayed. In addition to display items, you can also add your own ads.txt file here. You can either add your own content, or link to an external location Advertisement Settings Page

Selling advertising space on your website is one of the longest-standing ways to generate revenue — and in many cases, it remains one of the most effective. The Commerce application enables you to sell specific advertising placements across your site, giving you full control over where ads appear and how long they run. Selling AdvertisingYou can easily sell advertising space to your visitors through the Commerce application by creating a new product within Products. For step-by-step guidance on setting up products, please refer to the Commerce Products guide. When creating the advertisement product, you can define an expiration period and set maximum dimensions for any banner images uploaded at the time of purchase. This ensures you maintain full control over both how long the ad runs and the size of the banner displayed. Further details can be found in our Commerce guide. Once an advertisement is purchased, it will appear in the Advertisements section as a pending ad. This allows you to review and approve the content before it goes live, ensuring it meets your site’s standards. If you would like immediate notification of new ad purchases, you can configure email alerts directly within the product settings. When a customer purchases advertising space, they will be prompted to upload their banner image and provide the destination URL the ad should link to. Front End Ad Sale You can optionally allow customers to upload smaller versions of their advertisement image. These alternative sizes can then be displayed on tablets and mobile devices, ensuring the ad looks great across all screen sizes. Uploading a Smaller Version