Ecencials, our latest update introduced a completely new, user-friendly interface for creating communities on Ecency. This upgrade makes it easier than ever to build and manage your own space on the blockchain.

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Whether your passion lies in photography, food, technology, travel, education, or you're looking to build a space for your activism or a local initiative — Communities give you the power to bring like-minded people together.
If you're ready to build a space for your hobby, a specific topic, or even a movement — follow this step-by-step guide to get started:

##  Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Community on Ecency
**1. Log In**.

Visit on ecency.com and sign into your account.

**2. Navigate to the Communities Page**

* Click on the Communities tab in the main menu.
* At the top right, you’ll see a Create Community button — click on it.

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**3. Enter Your Community Details**

Fill out the form with the following info:

*Title* – Pick a unique and descriptive name.

*About* – Briefly describe your community’s purpose.

*Community Type* – Choose the format that best fits your goal:

* Topic – Everyone can post and comment.

* Journal – Only approved members can post; guests may comment.

* Closed – Only members can post or comment.

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**4. Create Your Community**

After entering your details:

* A unique community username and password will be generated — make sure to save them securely.
A unique community username (hive-xxxxx account name) will be generated by the blockchain. This name is what allows the blockchain to recognize this as a community account.

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* Click Continue to proceed.

**Note** : Creating a community requires 3 HIVE, which helps prevent spam or abuse.

**5. Confirm the Operation**

You’ll be prompted to confirm the creation using your Hive key (Active key or Keychain).

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**6. Customize and Manage**

Once your community is created, you can start setting roles and updating settings.

 Community Roles Explained:

*Owner* – Can assign admins and oversee the community.

*Admin* – Can update settings and assign moderators.

*Moderator* – Can manage posts, mute users, pin content, and more.

*Member* – In restricted communities, must be approved to post.

*Guest* – Can interact in Topic communities and comment in Journals.

You can also define community rules to help guide member behavior and maintain a friendly, respectful environment.

 As you go through each step, a helpful sidebar on the left side of the page will show your progress and instructions — making the process easier to follow.

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Once your community reaches 100 members, you become eligible to register as an Ecency-supported community. After registration, your community will earn 20 Points every time a user publishes a post to your community via Ecency. These Points can be used in various ways — such as receive delegation from Ecency, offering contest rewards, or tipping active members to encourage engagement.

Start building your community today on Ecency and empower your audience with decentralized tools!