Public or members only
By default your community is public: anyone can read and post replies. You can restrict it so only members have access.
Go to Community > Settings (gear icon) and under Access control choose "Members only".
Managing members
On the Members tab of your Community page you can:
- Add members by email address (the person must have an account)
- Revoke access per member (the member record remains but they can no longer participate)
- Reactivate previously revoked members
Automatic access
With "Members only" you can set rules so buyers automatically become members:
- On any course purchase or on a specific course
- On any active membership or on a specific membership
When a membership is canceled or a course enrollment is revoked, community access is automatically revoked.
What do non-members see?
Non-members can see the discussion topics but cannot read the replies. They are invited to log in or become a member.