Getting Started with Vanilla

Getting Started with Vanilla

Kick-start your community and increase user engagement.

Vanilla is the simplest, most powerful community platform in the world. It's super-duper easy to use. Start with this introductory video and continue with the steps below. Enjoy!

Check out the full list of video tutorials here.

Introduction to Vanilla
1

The Basics

Learn how to use the basic functionality of your forum.

Using the ForumUsing the ForumPrivate ConversationsPrivate ConversationsUser ProfilesUser Profiles
2

Wygląd

Learn how to completely change your forum's look and feel: upload your logo, set your homepage, choose a theme and customize it.

Changing the appearance of your forumChanging the appearance of your forum
3

Organize

Create & organize discussion categories and manage your users.

User RegistrationUser RegistrationFinding & Managing UsersFinding & Managing UsersManaging Roles and Permissions in VanillaManaging Roles and Permissions in VanillaCategory Management & Advanced SettingsCategory Management & Advanced Settings
4

Encourage your friends to join your new community!