What is a Space?
A Space is a customizable container that hosts content and connections under common themes or purposes. Spaces give structure to your site.
Create a Space
- Log in with your admin account, navigate to the top header, click your profile image, and select Administration.
- Open Design Studio from the left sidebar, select the Collections and Spaces tab, find the Collection where you want to add a Space, click [...], and select + Add Space.
- Choose a Space Template to start with, click Use Template in the top right, enter a name and optional description, adjust the privacy settings, and click Create.
Edit a Space and Configure Space Settings
- Log in with your admin account, navigate to the top header, click your profile image, and select Administration.
- Go to the Content section and select the Spaces tab, find the Space you want to edit, click [...], and select Settings.
Settings
On the Space Settings page, you can edit the Space Icon, Name, Description, Web address, and Collection. You can also adjust permissions and configure other options.
Access Permissions
Configure how members can access and join your Space:
- Make Private: Only members who have joined this Space can view its content and interact with it. All members can request to join a Private Space, and Moderators and Admins can accept or reject requests.
- Make Hidden: Hide this Space from non-members. Hidden Spaces do not appear under Collections for members who have not joined. Combining Private and Hidden settings creates a secret Space.
- Make Invite-Only: Only people with an invite can join the Space. Admins and Moderators can invite registered users.
- Anyone Can Invite: All registered members who belong to this Space can invite others to join.
CMS Models
Enable CMS models available on your site (either unlocked through a Space Template or custom-created). In the CMS Models tab, you can set permissions for posting, replies, and reactions. Learn more in How to manage a Space's Post Permissions.
Posting and Interaction Permissions
- Who can post: Choose whether only admins or all Space members can create new posts.
- Who can reply: Define who can reply to posts in this Space.
- Who can react: Define who can react to posts in this Space.
Note: By setting "Who can post" to "Admin Only" and "Who can reply" and "Who can react" to "Admin Only," you create a Space that only admins can use for posting but members can still view (depending on Access settings).
Notifications
Define the default notification setting for this Space. When enabled, new and existing members are automatically subscribed to notifications for updates and posts, unless they have already customized their notification preferences.
SEO
Configure the following for search engine optimization:
- SEO Title
- SEO Description
- Banner image
- Option to hide the Space from search results
Important: Click Update to save all changes.
Delete a Space
In the Danger Zone section, admins can permanently delete a Space. When you delete a Space, all associated content is permanently removed. This action cannot be undone.
Change or Remove a Space's Banner Image
A Space's banner image displays in the Space Header block in card view.
Add or Change a Banner Image
- In the Space Settings page, navigate to the SEO section.
- Hover over the banner area and click Add Cover Image or Change Cover.
- Upload or select your image.
Reposition or Remove a Banner Image
- Reposition: Use drag-and-drop to adjust the image position within the Space's banner header.
- Remove: Delete the image to revert to the Space's default banner.
Banner Image Specifications
For optimal display:
- Recommended size: 1,200 x 250 pixels
- Recommended aspect ratio: 4.8:1 (landscape)
- Add adequate padding if you include text—text placement may vary depending on image positioning