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Setting Up Your First Site

This guide will walk you through creating your first community site in Tribe CRM. The process has been streamlined with an improved tab-based interface that makes configuration simple and organized.

Before you start: Make sure you have completed your account registration and are logged into the Tribe CRM dashboard.

Step 1: Navigate to Sites

From your dashboard, click on "Sites" in the main navigation menu.

The Sites section where you can view and manage all your community sites.

Step 2: Create a New Site

Click the "New Site" button to start creating your community site.

Step 3: Create Your Site

Creating a new site is now quick and simple. You only need to provide:

Site Name: The display name for your community (e.g., "Riverside Sports Club")

That's it! Your site will be created with sensible defaults. You can configure all other settings after creation using the organized tabs.

New & Improved: The settings are now organized into focused tabs, making it easy to configure exactly what you need without being overwhelmed. Each tab saves independently, so you can work on different aspects of your site at your own pace.

Step 4: Configure Site Settings

After creating your site, you can customize settings using the organized tabs. Each tab focuses on a specific area, making it easy to find and configure exactly what you need:

Branding Tab

Upload your logo and favicon
Set primary and contrast colors
Configure page, menu, heading, and text colors
Preview your changes in real-time

Legal Settings Tab

Enter your legal entity name
Provide your business address
Ensure compliance with local regulations

Registration Tab

Enable or disable self-registration
Allow or restrict email/password sign-ins
Require mobile number and/or address fields
Configure meta groups for user categorization

Socials Tab

Add your Facebook page URL
Connect your Instagram account
Link your TikTok profile

Navigation Tab

Create custom menu items
Link to existing pages automatically
Organize your site navigation

Custom Domains Tab

Add your custom domain
Configure DNS settings
Verify domain ownership

Step 5: Setting Up Custom Domains (Optional)

To use your own domain instead of a Tribe CRM subdomain, use the Custom Domains tab:

Navigate to your site settings and click on the Custom Domains tab
Enter your custom domain (e.g., community.yoursite.com)
Follow the DNS configuration instructions provided
Verify domain ownership through the dashboard

Note: Custom domains require DNS configuration on your domain provider's end. This typically takes 24-48 hours to propagate.

Step 6: Test Your Site

Once your site is created, test it by:

Visiting your site URL (subdomain or custom domain)
Testing the registration process
Checking that branding appears correctly
Ensuring navigation and basic functionality work

Next Steps

After setting up your site, you might want to:

Create membership plans if you want to charge for access
Set up user groups to organize your community
Create your first content (posts, events, or pages)
Invite initial members to join your community

Congratulations! Your community site is now set up and ready to go. You can always return to the Sites section to modify settings or create additional sites.