How do I add community members in your communities?

Adding community members is essential to building an active and engaged Community Media Network. It enables brands to:

  • Grow and scale their community audience
  • Drive higher engagement across content and discussions
  • Enable participation in groups, conversations, and activities
  • Create a strong base for monetization (subscriptions, sponsorships, ads)

A well-managed member base directly impacts content reach, engagement quality, and overall community success.

Guide: Step-by-step process to add community members

Step 1: Access the Community Management Section

  • Sign in to your Brand Control Center dashboard.
  • Navigate to the Groups tab.
  • Locate the specific community you wish to manage, click the three-dot menu icon, and select Edit Group to proceed with adding new members.
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Step 2: Open Members section

  • Inside the community, go to Members
  • Click on + Add Members
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Step 3: Add member details

You can add members using one of the following methods:

  • Manual Entry
    • Enter email ID or user identifier
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  • Phone
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  • Genuin ID
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  • Import List
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Step 5: Send invite / confirm addition

  • Click Add Members
  • Based on system setup:
    • Existing users get instant access
    • New users receive an invitation to join

How it works (System behavior)

  • Members are added at the community level and can be mapped to groups
  • Access is controlled based on:
    • Community type (public, private, subscription-based)
    • User onboarding status
  • Once added, members can:
    • View and interact with content
    • Participate in discussions
    • Engage with posts and media

Best practices

  • Segment members into relevant groups for better personalization
  • Use onboarding flows to guide new members
  • Combine with AI-curated content to improve engagement
  • Regularly clean inactive users to maintain community quality

Specs & Limitations

  • Member access depends on community configuration (open vs restricted)
  • Bulk upload formats and limits may vary by setup
  • Invitations may expire based on system settings
  • Members do not have moderation or admin privileges

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