How Do You Configure Settings in the Brand Control Center for Full Control and Governance?

Overview

Use this guide to understand and configure the Settings module inside the Brand Control Center.

Settings is where you control structure, permissions, branding, white-label configuration, notifications, and billing. It ensures your Community Media Network operates securely, consistently, and in alignment with your business goals.

If you are managing teams, configuring domains, or preparing your network for scale, this is your control layer.

What You Can Configure in Settings

Manage users and roles
Define permission structures
Customize brand identity elements
Enable white-label domain hosting
Configure notifications (SMS, Email, Push)
Monitor billing and invoices

Manage Users and Access

Who this is for

Owners, Admins, and operational leads managing team access.

What problem this solves

As your network grows, access must be structured, not shared informally.

User Management

Inside Settings > User Management, you can:

View all users in list format (Email, Role, Contact Joining Date)
Copy Email
Send user invitations

Owners and Admins have authority to update roles and manage access across the platform.

User Roles & Permissions

Navigate to Settings > User Roles to manage permission structures.

Default roles include:

Owner
Admin
Content Manager
Brand Moderator
Viewer (read-only access)

Admins and Owners can:

Create custom roles
Assign granular permissions (view, edit, create)
Define module-level access

Example: A Brand Moderator can be given view/edit/create access only within the Moderation module, without broader administrative rights.

This separation ensures operational clarity and governance.

Configure Brand Settings

What this controls

Your visual identity and domain configuration.

Brand Elements

Under Settings > Brand Elements, you can:

Upload or update your logo
Upload a favicon
Configure brand colors
Adjust typography

These elements ensure your Community Media Network visually aligns with your main brand ecosystem.

Should You White-Label Your Community?

White-labeling allows your community to live under your own domain instead of a platform-branded URL.

Example:

With white-label: community.yourbrand.com

Without white-label: begenuin.com/community/yourbrand

White-labeling strengthens brand authority, improves SEO, and keeps users fully inside your ecosystem.

How to Configure White-Labeling

Navigate to:

Dashboard > Publish Brand Community > White Label Settings

You will configure:

Production domain
QA domain

DNS Configuration (CNAME Setup)

To map your custom domain:

Log into your DNS provider
Locate DNS Management
Add a new CNAME record
Enter:
- Host: your chosen subdomain (e.g., “community”)
- Points to: your Genuin subdomain (e.g., brandname.begenuin.com)
Save changes
Wait for DNS propagation (may take up to 48 hours)
Verify the connection in BCC

After propagation, click Verify Connection inside White Label Settings.

Steps to configure the necessary CNAME records for various common DNS hosting providers. You will need to access your provider's control panel or dashboard to follow these instructions. In all cases, use the specific CNAME record details provided by Genuin.

GoDaddy

Sign in to your GoDaddy Domain Control Center.
Select the domain you wish to configure to open the Domain Settings page.
Scroll to Additional Settings and click Manage DNS.
In the Records section, select Add or Edit to modify or create your CNAME record.
Enter the CNAME record details provided by Genuin and save your changes.

Namecheap

Log into your Namecheap account.
From the left sidebar, select Domain List, and then click the Manage button next to your domain.
Go to the Advanced DNS tab.
In the Host Records section, click Add New Record.
Select CNAME Record from the drop-down menu and enter the details provided by Genuin.
Click the checkmark to save the record.

Bluehost

Log into your Bluehost control panel.
Click Domains from the top navigation menu.
Select the domain you want to manage, and then click DNS Zone Editor.
Scroll down to the CNAME section and click Add Record.
Enter the CNAME record details provided by Genuin and save the record.

HostGator

Log into your HostGator cPanel.
In the Domains section, click Zone Editor.
Click Manage next to the domain you are configuring.
Click +CNAME Record to initiate the addition of a new record.
Enter the necessary CNAME record details and click Add Record.

Google Domains

Sign in to Google Domains.
Select your domain.
If the side menu is not open, click the domain name to open it.
Click DNS in the left-hand menu.
Scroll to the Custom resource records section and add your CNAME record using the Genuin details.

AWS Route 53

Sign in to the AWS Management Console and access the Route 53 console.
In the navigation pane, choose Hosted zones.
Select the name of the domain you need to update.
Choose Create Record Set.
Specify the CNAME settings using the details provided by Genuin.

Cloudflare

Log into your Cloudflare account and select your domain.
Navigate to the DNS settings tab.
Click Add record.
Select CNAME from the type dropdown, enter the details as instructed by Genuin, and save the record.

Why White-Labeling Matters

White-labeling:

Consolidates SEO authority under your main domain
Improves discoverability in search engines
Reinforces brand credibility
Prevents traffic fragmentation
Keeps monetization fully brand-owned

For serious network operators, white-labeling is strongly recommended.

Configure Notifications

Navigate to Settings > Outbound Communication.

You can integrate:

SMS

High open rate
Ideal for urgent alerts

Email

Suitable for newsletters and detailed updates
Supports multimedia and longer communication

In-App Push

Cross-platform push notifications
Real-time delivery
Supports rich notifications

These integrations allow you to control how your community communicates across channels.

How Settings Fits Into Your Network Strategy

Settings are not just configuration.

It defines:

Access control > Governance > Brand identity > Domain ownership > Communication > Content management

When structured correctly, it ensures your Community Media Network scales securely and professionally.

What to Configure Next

After setting up your Settings module:

Review user roles and permission structure
Complete white-label configuration
Validate notification integrations
Confirm billing alignment with usage

Your Brand Control Center is now structured for scale, with governance, branding, and control fully in place.