How to Manage User Visibility in the Members Directory/Network Search by Profile Type in BuddyBoss Platform

Introduction

Managing user visibility in the Members Directory by profile type allows you to control who appears in the directory. This feature is useful for maintaining privacy, organizing community members, or showcasing specific user groups. In this guide, you’ll learn how to configure visibility settings for different profile types in the BuddyBoss Platform.

Step-by-Step Procedure

Step 1: Edit Profile Type Settings

1. Navigate to BuddyBoss > Profiles > Profile Types from your Dashboard.
2. Select the profile type you want to edit (e.g., Teacher).

Step 2: Configure Member Directory Options

1. Scroll down to the Members Directory section.
2. You will find the following visibility options:

Display Profile Type in “Types” Filter

• Display this profile type in “Types” filter in Members Directory
  • Enabling this option allows this profile type to be listed as a filter in the Members Directory.

Hide Profile Type from Members Directory

• Hide all members of this type from Members Directory
  • Enabling this option hides all users with this profile type from appearing in the Members Directory.

Hide Profile Type from Network Search

• Hide all members of this type from Network Search results
  • This option hides all members with this profile type from showing up in Network Search results.
  • It is particularly useful for administrative roles or private user groups that shouldn’t be publicly searchable.

Troubleshooting & FAQs

Q: Why is the profile type still visible in the Members Directory?
A: Confirm that the Hide all members of this type from Members Directory option is enabled and the settings have been saved. Clear your site cache and refresh the page.

Q: Can I allow only certain profile types to be searchable?
A: Yes. By enabling Hide all members of this type from Network Search results for specific profile types, you control which types appear in search results.

Q: Why is the profile type not showing in the “Types” filter?
A: Ensure that Display this profile type in “Types” filter in Members Directory is enabled for that profile type.

Managing user visibility by profile type in BuddyBoss allows you to create a more organized and personalized community experience. Whether you want to hide certain groups from public view or make specific profile types easier to find, these settings provide you with full control over member visibility.

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