Controlling who joins your community groups is a straightforward way to manage the quality and energy of your membership. Custom approval questions let you gather information from prospective members so you can make informed decisions before approving them. Here's how to set it up.
Accessing Member Approval Questions
Begin by clicking the Settings button within your Membership Group.
Switch to the Memberships Questions tab.
Adding Questions
Click on Add Questions within the section to start building your approval queries.
Select the appropriate type from Text Box, Single Select, or Multi Select, and enter your question. You can include up to three questions, so make them count. Each question should be unique and serve a specific purpose.
Once you've finalised your question, click the "Save" button to add it to the Membership Questions section.
Enabling Member Approval Questions
Toggle the Membership Questions option, then click Save.
Pending members can review their submitted answers by clicking View Membership Answers.
Managing Responses
Once viewers request to join your community, you can monitor their responses by navigating to the Members tab and selecting the "Requested" option.
Click the three dots next to a member's name to access their Membership Answers.
Based on their responses, you can choose to Approve or Decline their membership request.
By using custom member approval questions, you can collect useful information from prospective members, making it easier to ensure alignment with your community's values and standards. Follow these steps to strengthen your member approval process and help build a thriving, cohesive community.