> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.tightknit.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Guides

> Step-by-step guides for getting the most out of Tightknit.

The guides in this section walk you through the key workflows that turn a Slack workspace into a thriving, high-impact community. Whether you're setting up Tightknit for the first time or looking to deepen engagement with existing members, these tutorials give you a clear path forward.

## Slack Setup

Get your Slack workspace ready to host the community.

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  <Card title="Create Your Slack Workspace" href="/guides/create-your-slack-workspace">
    Create a workspace, set default channels, tune permissions, and retention so Slack is ready for Tightknit.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Create Channels and Feeds" href="/guides/create-your-core-channels">
    Structure Slack channels, activate them in Tightknit, and connect feeds to your companion site.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Slack SSO with Auth0" href="/guides/slack-sso-external-idp">
    Connect Slack SAML SSO to Auth0 and optionally verify Tightknit community membership before granting access.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Tightknit Setup

Install Tightknit, activate members, and build the engagement loops.

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  <Card title="Launch Your Companion Site" href="/guides/launch-your-site">
    Install Tightknit, connect your Slack workspace, and publish your companion forum site in under 10 minutes.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Invite and Activate Members" href="/guides/invite-and-activate-members">
    Add members, configure permissions, and promote early admins.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Navigating Studio Analytics" href="/guides/navigating-studio-analytics">
    Use Tightknit Studio to understand engagement trends, inspect activity, and evaluate your experiments.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Automated Onboarding Journeys" href="/guides/set-up-automated-onboarding-journeys">
    Create journeys, milestones, and awards that reinforce the behaviors you want to see.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## External Tools

Workflows that involve a third-party product alongside Tightknit.

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  <Card title="Zoom Meeting Templates" href="/guides/zoom-meeting-template-guide">
    Create a reusable Zoom admin meeting template so every community event starts with the right settings.
  </Card>
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