Community Types & Visibility
Understanding the different types of communities and their visibility settings on the Integrate Pasifika platform. Learn about public, private, and secret communities and how to choose the right type for your needs.
Community Types
Public Communities
Open communities visible to all platform users
Visibility & Access
Visibility: Visible to everyone
Access: Anyone can view and join
Key Features
- •Fully discoverable in community directory
- •Open membership with immediate access
- •Public discussions and content
- •Transparent community information
- •No approval required for joining
Use Cases
- •General interest groups and discussions
- •Public awareness and education campaigns
- •Open collaboration and knowledge sharing
- •Regional networking and professional development
Restrictions
- •Content must comply with platform guidelines
- •No sensitive or confidential information
- •Appropriate for public audiences
- •Moderation required for inappropriate content
Private Communities
Restricted communities for specific groups
Visibility & Access
Visibility: Visible to logged-in users only
Access: Requires approval to join
Key Features
- •Visible in directory to authenticated users
- •Approval-based membership system
- •Private discussions and content
- •Member-only resource access
- •Controlled information sharing
Use Cases
- •Professional networks and associations
- •Project teams and working groups
- •Regional organizations and partnerships
- •Specialized interest groups
Restrictions
- •Membership approval required
- •Content visible only to members
- •Moderate sensitivity acceptable
- •Community owner manages access
Secret Communities
Exclusive communities with maximum privacy
Visibility & Access
Visibility: Hidden from directory
Access: Invitation-only access
Key Features
- •Completely hidden from public view
- •Invitation-only membership system
- •Maximum privacy and confidentiality
- •Exclusive content and discussions
- •Direct control over membership
Use Cases
- •Confidential project discussions
- •Sensitive policy development
- •Executive leadership groups
- •High-security collaborations
Restrictions
- •Invitation required for access
- •Maximum privacy controls
- •Sensitive content appropriate
- •Strict membership management
Visibility Settings
Public Visibility
Community appears in public directory
Features
- •Listed in community search results
- •Visible to all platform users
- •Public community information displayed
- •Open membership applications
Requirements
- •Community description and guidelines
- •Appropriate content for public audiences
- •Active moderation and management
- •Compliance with platform policies
Authenticated Visibility
Visible only to logged-in users
Features
- •Visible to authenticated users only
- •Approval-based membership system
- •Controlled information sharing
- •Member-only content access
Requirements
- •Clear membership criteria
- •Approval process for new members
- •Moderate content sensitivity
- •Active community management
Hidden Visibility
Completely hidden from directory
Features
- •Not visible in community directory
- •Invitation-only access system
- •Maximum privacy and confidentiality
- •Direct member management
Requirements
- •Invitation system for new members
- •High-level privacy requirements
- •Sensitive content handling
- •Strict access controls
Membership Models
Open Membership
Anyone can join without approval
Features
- •Immediate access upon joining
- •No approval process required
- •Suitable for public communities
- •Quick community growth
Use Cases
- •Public interest groups
- •Educational communities
- •Open networking groups
- •General discussion forums
Approval Required
Membership requires approval from community owner
Features
- •Application review process
- •Controlled community growth
- •Quality member screening
- •Owner discretion over membership
Use Cases
- •Professional networks
- •Specialized interest groups
- •Project teams
- •Regional organizations
Invitation Only
Membership by invitation only
Features
- •Exclusive membership control
- •Direct invitation system
- •Maximum privacy and security
- •Hand-picked membership
Use Cases
- •Confidential projects
- •Executive groups
- •Sensitive collaborations
- •High-security communities
Ready to Create Your Community?
Choose the right community type for your needs and start building your community of practice on the Integrate Pasifika platform.