Joining a Community

Goal: Become a member of a community to access all its features and content.

Step-by-Step: Joining a Free Community

1. Find the Community

   • Browse the Discover page

   • Or search for a specific community

   • Click on the community card

2. Review the About Page

   • Read the full description

   • Check "What's Included"

   • Review member count and owner information

   • Make sure it matches your interests

3. Click "Join" Button

   • Located in the Group Info Card (right sidebar)

   • Large yellow button

   • If Not Logged In: You'll be redirected to login/signup first

4. Confirm Your Decision

   • For free communities, you're immediately added

   • No confirmation needed

   • You're now a member!

5. Start Exploring

   • You'll be redirected to the community

   • Usually the Community Feed tab

   • All tabs are now accessible

   • Start engaging right away!

Step-by-Step: Joining a Paid Community

1. Find and Review the Community

   • Same as free communities

   • Pay special attention to pricing

   • Make sure the value justifies the cost

2. Click "Join" Button

   • Same yellow button in the sidebar

   • If Not Logged In: Login/signup first

3. Review Pricing Details

   • You'll see the subscription price

   • Monthly billing amount

   • What's included in the subscription

4. Enter Payment Information

   • Add a payment method if you don't have one saved

   • Or select an existing payment method

   • Enter card details securely (processed through Stripe)

5. Complete Payment

   • Review the total amount

   • Confirm payment

   • Wait for payment processing (usually instant)

6. Access Granted

   • You're immediately added as a member

   • Redirected to the community

   • All premium content is now accessible

   • Subscription renews automatically each month

After Joining

What You Can Do Now:

• ✅ Access all community tabs (Community, Classroom, Calendar, Members, Leaderboards)

• ✅ Create posts and participate in discussions

• ✅ Take courses and track your progress

• ✅ View and RSVP to events

• ✅ See other members and connect with them

• ✅ Compete on leaderboards

• ✅ Invite others to join

What Happens Next:

• The community appears on your Dashboard

• You'll receive notifications (based on your settings)

• You can start engaging immediately

• Your membership continues (free) or renews automatically (paid)

Tips for Choosing Communities

✅ Do:

• Read the full description carefully

• Check what's included in membership

• Review the owner's background

• Consider the member count and activity level

• Start with free communities to explore

• Join communities that genuinely interest you

⚠️ Consider:

• Time Commitment: Can you actively participate in multiple communities?

• Budget: Paid communities require ongoing subscription

• Relevance: Does the community match your current interests and goals?

• Activity Level: Is the community active, or mostly dormant?

How to Use:

• Read the description thoroughly to understand what the community offers

• Review the "What's Included" section to see available features

• Check member count and pricing information to gauge value

• Click "Join" button to become a member (requires login for free, payment for paid)

• View the group owner's information to learn about the community creator

• Take your time deciding—you can always join later

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