How to Configure Group Types in BuddyBoss

Introduction

Group Types in BuddyBoss help you organize groups into categories This feature enhances navigation and user experience by allowing members to filter and explore groups by category.

Step-by-Step Procedure

Step 1: Enable Group Types

Before categorizing groups, you must enable the Group Types feature.

1. Navigate to BuddyBoss > Settings > Groups from your Dashboard.

2. Scroll down to find the Group Types section.
3. Tick the box to Enable Group Types.

4. Click Save Settings to confirm the change.

Step 2: Create New Group Types

After enabling Group Types, you can create custom categories tailored to your community’s structure.

1. In the Group Types section, click on the hyperlinked Group Types text.

2. Click on the Add New button.

3. Fill in the following fields:
   • Name (Singular) – For example, School.
   • Name (Plural) – For example, Schools.
   • Slug – URL-friendly version of the group type (e.g., school).

4. Click Publish to create the new group type.

Step 3: Assign Group Types to Specific Groups

You can assign new or existing groups to a specific group type for better categorization.

1. Navigate to BuddyBoss > Groups from your Dashboard.
2. Click on All Groups and select the group you want to categorize.
3. Click on the Edit button for the selected group.

4. Scroll down to the right-hand side to find the Group Type section.
5. Select the desired Group Type from the list (e.g., School).

6. Click Update to apply the change.

You can also assign a Group Type to a Group by:

1. Navigating to the Group Page > Manage.

2. Click Settings

3. Set you desired Group Type.

Test the Setting:

• Navigate to the Group Page on the frontend.
• Confirm that the group is now labeled under the selected Group Type (e.g., School).

Step 4: Change Group Member Labels

BuddyBoss allows you to customize member labels for each group type, making the roles more relevant to the group’s context.

1. Navigate back to the Group Types page and select the group type you want to customize (e.g., School).
2. Scroll down to the Member Labels section.
3. Change the following labels:
   • Organizers to Teachers
   • Moderators to Mentors
   • Members to Students

4. Click Update to save the changes.

Step 5: Adding Group Type in the Group Type Filter

You can allow members to filter groups by type in the Group Directory.

1. Go to BuddyBoss > Settings > Groups > Permissions Section.
2. Tick the box to Display this group type in the Types filter in the Groups Directory.

3. Click Save Settings.

Test the Setting:

• Navigate to the Group Directory on the frontend.
• Select Schools from the Types Filter to see only groups categorized under this type.

Step 6: Enable Auto Membership Approval

You can enable Auto Membership Approval for specific group types to streamline the joining process.

1. Navigate back to the Group Types page and select the group type (e.g., School).
2. Enable Auto Membership Approval by ticking the checkbox.

3. Click Save Settings to confirm.
4. Click on the hyperlinked Profile Types text.
5. Edit the relevant Profile Type (e.g., Teachers).

6. Scroll down to Group Type Membership Approval and select Schools.
7. Click Update to save the settings.

Step 7: Create Dedicated Pages for Group Types

BuddyBoss allows you to create dedicated pages for each group type using shortcodes.

1. Go to the Group Types page and select the group type (e.g., School).
2. Scroll down to find the Shortcode section.

3. Click Copy to Clipboard to copy the shortcode.
4. Navigate to Pages > Add New from the Dashboard.

5. Create a New Page and add a Shortcode Block.

6. Paste the copied shortcode into the block.

7. Publish the Page.

Test the Setting:

• Click on View Page to see the dedicated page displaying all groups under the School type.

Configuring Group Types in BuddyBoss allows you to organize groups into meaningful categories, enhancing navigation and community interaction.

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