Communities

What Are Communities?Copy Anchor Link

A community on Dojo is a dedicated space where a creator brings together members around a shared topic. Each community can include forums for discussion, courses for structured learning, membership plans, and more.

Discovering CommunitiesCopy Anchor Link

The Explore page lets you browse public communities on Dojo.

1. Click Explore in the sidebar or navigate to /explore.
2. Browse the list of featured and recently created communities.
3. Click on a community card to view its about page, which includes a description, member count, and available plans.

Joining a CommunityCopy Anchor Link

Free CommunitiesCopy Anchor Link

1. Open the community's about page.
2. Click Join Community.
3. You are now a member and can access forums, courses, and other content.

Paid CommunitiesCopy Anchor Link

1. Open the community's about page.
2. Review the available membership plans and select one.
3. Click Join and complete the checkout process through Stripe.
4. Once payment is confirmed you will be redirected to the community.

Leaving a CommunityCopy Anchor Link

1. Open the community you want to leave.
2. Go to Settings within that community (accessible from the sidebar or community menu).
3. Click Leave Community and confirm your choice.

If you are on a paid plan, leaving the community will cancel your subscription at the end of the current billing period.

Creating Your Own CommunityCopy Anchor Link

1. From the Home dashboard, click Create Community (or navigate to /create-community).
2. Enter a name, description, and upload a logo or cover image.
3. Choose your community's visibility (public or private).
4. Click Create to launch your community.

After creation you will be taken to a setup flow where you can configure forums, create your first course, and invite members. You are automatically assigned the Owner role, which gives you full control including billing and member management.