Help & Support

By default, your website is set to allow posts from anonymous guests and to accept members automatically. However, you can disallow anonymous posts and/or choose from one of the following membership policies.

Automatic Application Approval
Visitors that apply for membership through the message board are automatically approved.

Manual Application Approval
You must manually approve/reject membership requests submitted through the message board.

Add Members Manually
You must create memberships manually and visitors cannot apply for membership through the message board.

To adjust your membership policy, click 'Membership Policy' on the left of the editing page.

Changes to your Membership Options affect all message boards on your site.

To disallow anonymous posts:

1. Within the editing page, click 'Manage Members' on the left.
   
2. Uncheck the box labeled 'Check to allow posts from non-members' and click 'Save'.
   

Adding Members

If you've selected 'Automatic Application Approval' or 'Manual Application Approval' in the 'Membership Policy' section on the left-side menu, visitors can apply for membership by clicking 'Register' at the top of the message board page.

To manually add members:

1. Within the editing page, click 'Manage Members'.
   
2. Click the 'Add Member' link.
   
3. Enter the Member information and click the 'Add Member' button.
   

To Approve/Reject member applications:

1. Within the editing page, click 'Approve Applications' on the left-side menu.
   
2. To see the details of the member application, click the applicant's name under 'Member Name'. Check the box located left of the member in the list, and click the 'Approve' or 'Reject' button to begin processing the application.
   
3. You'll then see the applicant's details and the email that will be sent to them. You can edit this email or leave it as is.
   
4. Click 'Accept' or 'Reject' depending on your decision.
   

Editing Member Information

1. On the message board editing page, click 'Manage Members' on the left.
   
2. Click 'Edit' to the right of the member you want to edit and make sure to save your changes. Please note you also have the option of giving the person a special title (e.g. Webmaster, Vice-President).
   

Deleting Members

1. On the message board editing page, click 'Manage Members' on the left.
   
2. Check the box to the left of the member, and then click one of the 'Delete Selected' buttons located at the top and bottom of the member list.