Set Up Subspaces
Overview
Subspaces help you organize your community into meaningful groups.
Instead of placing everything in one space, subspaces allow you to create focused environments for different topics, member groups, or regions.
Think of subspaces as distinct areas inside your community, each with its own sections, discussions, and events.
When to Use Subspaces
Subspaces are useful when your community has:
multiple topics
different member groups
regional chapters
specialized programs
Subspaces keep discussions focused and easier to navigate.
How to Create a Subspace
Subspaces help you organize your community into focused groups for discussions, events, resources, and collaboration.
You can create a subspace in two different ways.
Method 1 — From the Subspaces Menu
In the left sidebar, find the Subspaces section.
Click the + icon next to Subspaces.
The Create sub-space window will open.
Method 2 — From the Create Menu
Click the + Create button at the top of the platform.
Select Sub-space from the dropdown menu.
The Create sub-space window will open.
Configure Your Subspace
Once the creation window opens, fill in the following details.
Logo
Upload a visual icon or logo for the subspace.
This helps members quickly recognize the group in the sidebar navigation.
Name
Enter the name of your subspace.
Examples:
Donor Circles
Product Leaders
New York Chapter
AI Research
Choose a name that clearly reflects the purpose of the group.
Description
Add a short description explaining what the subspace is for.
This helps members understand:
what topics are discussed
who should participate
what kind of activities happen inside
Access Type
Choose how members can access the subspace.
Open
Anyone in the space can see and join the subspace.
Private
The subspace is visible, but members must be invited to join.
Secret
Only invited members can see the subspace.
Use this when you want to create smaller working groups or leadership circles.
Moderators (Optional)
You can assign one or more subspace moderators.
Moderators can:
manage subspace settings
create or remove sections
moderate posts and comments
manage flagged content
pin or unpin posts
Moderators help maintain discussions and activity within the subspace.
Create the Subspace
After completing the fields, click Create sub-space.
The new subspace will immediately appear in the Subspaces section of the sidebar.
Best Practices
Start with a small number of focused subspaces.
Most communities work best with 3–6 subspaces initially.
As your community grows, you can add new subspaces to support new topics, programs, or member groups.
Examples of Subspaces
Common subspace structures include:
Topic-based
AI Research
Product Strategy
Venture Capital
Member-stage based
New Members
Operators
Leaders Circle
Regional chapters
New York
London
Berlin
💡 Why Subspaces Matter
Without structure, conversations become scattered.
Subspaces create:
clearer navigation
focused discussions
better member discovery
scalable community organization
They allow your community to grow without becoming chaotic.
