Communities
Closed groups for many people.
A community is a shared space, say for a club, a class or a network, with chat, groups and a member list. It can’t be searched for: you only get in with a code or link a member gives you.
- Not searchable
- Chat, groups, people
- Moderation and reporting
Step by step
How to join.
In the app: Chats › Communities › + › Join Community
Open Communities
In Chats, tap Communities at the top.
Tap “+”
Then Join Community.
Enter the code
The 8-character code you received. Or open the link or the invitation.
Choose your profile
You decide which profile you appear with in the community.
Communities
Inside
Everything in one place.
A community has a chat, depending on its kind groups for single topics, and the People page with all members who are visible there.
- Posts. With replies, reactions and mentions.
- Groups. For topics, projects or classes within the community, depending on its kind.
- People. Who is visible there, with the profile they chose for this community.
- Invite. Members invite with a code, QR code or link.
Protection
Safe in the circle.
Not searchable
You only find a community through a code, a link or an invitation.
Moderation
Admins and moderators can hide posts, give members a time-out, remove or ban them.
Reporting
Communities, posts and members can be reported. Moderators don’t see who reported.
Slow start
New members post without links and with limits for the first 24 hours; they can send images after 7 days.
16+ or 18+
A community can be 18+. Members aged 16 or 17 are hidden under People at first.
Rules for all
Our Community Guidelines apply to every community.
Unlike chats
What you should know.
Chats and groups
- End-to-end encrypted.
- Only your connections.
- The server can’t read the content.
Communities
- Not end-to-end encrypted, so moderation and reports work.
- Transmitted and stored encrypted, in the EU.
- Posts stay for as long as the community sets.
Any account can create its own community. People join only with a code, link or invitation.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find a community?
Not through search. Communities can’t be searched for. You need a code, a link or an invitation from a member.
Can I start my own community?
Yes, any account can create a community. Only people with a code, a link or an invitation can join.
Are community posts encrypted?
They’re transmitted and stored encrypted, but not end to end. Our server can read them so moderators and we can enforce rules and review reports.
Do other members see my details?
Under People they see you with the profile you chose for this community, if you’re visible there.
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