This article will show you how to set up Community Connection.

Instructions

1. Navigate to Modules > Content > Community Connection 
   
   
2. Select the Properties tab 
   
   
3. Fill in the information fields
   
• Admin Name: Allows you to change the name of the module
  
• Header and Footer Text: Enter HTML code for the Header and Footer
  • Note: Click Refresh Preview to see what the code will look like on the live site.
• Public Name: If the City, County, or Association wishes to change the public-facing name from Community Connection to something else, simply type the new name into the text field
• Social Media Sharing: Allows the public to share a link to the discussion on their Facebook and Twitter
• Allow Document Upload on Discussions: Allows the public to attach documents and/or files to their post, a hyperlink will appear under the post that will open the document and/or file
• Allow Private Groups: Allows the user to make their group private
  • Note: This means users must receive an invitation to gain access. This also means the group will not appear in the public groups list, which keeps the group hidden and private.
  • Note: As System Administrator, you can see all groups and go into all groups whether they are public or private.
• Show in My Dashboard: Controls whether or not the Community Connection appears in the CivicPlus Dashboard
  • Note: If selected, the module appears. If not, the module will not appear.
4. Click Save Changes