> ## 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.

# Invite and activate members

> Add members to your community and set up permissions.

## 1. Invite members to Slack

Go to **Slackbot** and click **Invite New Members**

<Frame caption="Invite new members from Slackbot">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/tightknit/GBdFATo__uSskLbD/assets/guides/invite_people_workspace.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=GBdFATo__uSskLbD&q=85&s=84a1733d0f513ece1924c92bed5e1c58" alt="Invite new members from Slackbot" width="842" height="906" data-path="assets/guides/invite_people_workspace.png" />
</Frame>

Choose your method:

* **Email:** Enter addresses separated by commas
* **Invite link:** Generate a shareable link
* **Domain allowlist:** Auto-approve specific email domains

Click **Send Invitations** or **Copy Link**

<Frame caption="Invitation methods: email, link, or domain allowlist">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/tightknit/GBdFATo__uSskLbD/assets/guides/invite_methods.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=GBdFATo__uSskLbD&q=85&s=6d11d7ebe43be83bd580a179a7f13175" alt="Invitation methods: email, link, or domain allowlist" width="1498" height="1354" data-path="assets/guides/invite_methods.png" />
</Frame>

## 2. Add community admins

Admins help with moderation, welcoming members, and distributing decision-making.

* Go to **Members** in your Slack dashboard
* Click on a member's name to open their profile
* Click **Edit Role** → select **Workspace Admin**
* Confirm the role change

<Frame caption="Changing a member's account type">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/tightknit/TYwOTIrSThpvMoPX/assets/guides/change_account_type.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=TYwOTIrSThpvMoPX&q=85&s=8c2fed3715315a5be54e4693785c9321" alt="Changing a member's account type" width="2988" height="1590" data-path="assets/guides/change_account_type.png" />
</Frame>

### 3. Configure admin permissions

Go to **Settings** → **Roles & Permissions** to define what admins can do:

* Click **Account Types**
* Edit permissions by clicking the three dots next to each item

<Frame caption="Editing admin permissions">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/tightknit/TYwOTIrSThpvMoPX/assets/guides/edit_permissions.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=TYwOTIrSThpvMoPX&q=85&s=9c2056916d6bb23c633955dd27a1b328" alt="Editing admin permissions" width="3008" height="1594" data-path="assets/guides/edit_permissions.png" />
</Frame>

## Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Members aren't receiving invitation emails">
    * Check email addresses for typos
    * Ask members to check spam folders
    * Try using an invite link instead
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="New members can't see certain channels">
    Go to **Settings** → **Channels** and verify channel permissions allow new members.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Admin can't access certain features">
    Go to **Settings** → **Admin Roles** and ensure the permission is enabled. Some features may be owner-only.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Invite link isn't working">
    * Set the link to never expire
    * Check if maximum uses has been reached
    * Verify new sign-ups are allowed
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

***

<Tip>
  **Start small:** Begin with 10-20 engaged members to test your onboarding, set the culture, and identify early champions before scaling.
</Tip>


## Related topics

- [Quickstart](/getting-started.md)
- [Guides](/guides/index.md)
- [Activate a Channel for Tightknit](/channels-and-feeds/activate-channel.md)
- [Slash Commands](/slack/shortcuts-and-commands/slash-commands.md)
- [Create Channels and Feeds](/guides/create-your-core-channels.md)