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title: FluentCommunity Onboarding Guide
description: "Getting started with FluentCommunity is simple and intuitive. Once installed, you'll be guided through the onboarding process to create and customize your community. Follow this step-by-step guide to set up your FluentCommunity. ## **Set Up Your Community** - After installing…"
url: "https://fluentcommunity.co/docs/fluentcommunity-onboarding-guide/"
updated: "2025-03-11"
category: Getting Started
---

# FluentCommunity Onboarding Guide

Getting started with FluentCommunity is simple and intuitive. Once installed, you'll be guided through the onboarding process to create and customize your community. Follow this step-by-step guide to set up your FluentCommunity.

## **Set Up Your Community**

- After installing FluentCommunity, you'll be prompted to name your community. Enter a name that reflects your community's purpose.
- Configure your **Community Portal URL** to define how users will access your FluentCommunity. You can customize the URL to suit your preferences.
- Add a logo for your community by clicking the **Update Logo** button. Upload your logo from your device to personalize your portal.
- Click **Continue to Next** to move to the next step.

![](https://fluentcommunity.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Onboarding-1-scaled.webp)

#### **Choose a Template**

- Select a template for your community. Four options are available:
  - **Basic**
  - **Course**
  - **Product**
  - **Blank**
- Pick the template that best suits your needs, then click **Continue to Next** to proceed.

![](https://fluentcommunity.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Onboarding-2-scaled.webp)

#### **Configure Access & Features**

In the next step, you'll see options to fine-tune access and enable key features:

- **Who Can Access Your Portal**: Choose who can view your community portal by selecting your audience from the dropdown menu.
- **Integrated Marketing Automation**: If check this checkbox then the FluentCRM plugin will be automatically installed on your site to send targeted onboarding emails, marketing emails and run automation to your community members.
- **Reliable Email Delivery with FluentSMTP**: If you check this checkbox then FluentSMTP will be installed to ensure smooth email notifications and other email services for your community.
- **Feature Updates via Email**: Stay informed about the latest features and updates by providing your name and email address.
- **Subscribe to Newsletter**: Opt into the newsletter to receive regular updates.
- **Improve the Product**: Help enhance FluentCommunity by sharing non-sensitive data, such as member and space counts.

Once you've completed these settings, click **Save & Finish** to finalize your onboarding.

![](https://fluentcommunity.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Onboarding-3-scaled.webp)

#### **Access Your Community Portal**

- After completing the onboarding process, you'll see the **FluentCommunity Portal** entry page. Click **Go to the Portal** to access your community.
- Join the **Official FluentCommunity** by clicking the **Join Official Community** button to connect with other users and stay informed.

![](https://fluentcommunity.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Onboarding-4-scaled.webp)

That’s it! Your FluentCommunity onboarding is complete. If you have any questions or need assistance with the onboarding process, feel free to contact our [support team](https://wpmanageninja.com/support-tickets/?utm_source=wpmn&utm_medium=home&utm_campaign=site#/).