Choose what members can do in your circle
Six switches decide whether members or only admins can create groups, pin, start polls and events, sell, start group buys and invite.
- In the app
- On zinola.in
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Permissions decide what ordinary members can do without asking an admin. There are six switches, and each one is either Admins only or Everyone.
Open Permissions
In the app, open the circle, tap the gear at the top, then Permissions. On the website, choose Manage circle › Permissions.Set each switch
Choose Admins only or Everyone for each one.Save
Tap Save.
The six switches
| Switch | When set to Everyone |
|---|---|
| Create groups | Members can start a group, and they run the group they start: rename it, add people, archive it. Admins can still manage every group. |
| Pin messages | Members can pin a message to the top of a group for everyone. |
| Start polls and events | Members can start them. Anyone can always vote and RSVP. |
| Sell inside the community | Members can list things for sale, free or wanted that only members see. |
| Start group buys | Members can start one. Anyone can always join one and order. |
| Invite people | Members can invite others. Their invites still need an admin's approval. |
Admins can always do all six, whatever the switches say.
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Common questions
Can members of my circle create their own groups?
Only if an admin sets Create groups to Everyone. A member who starts a group can then run it.
Can ordinary members still vote if polls are admins only?
Yes. The switch only controls who can start polls and events. Everyone can still vote and RSVP.
If members can invite people, do those people get in straight away?
No. Invitations from members still need an admin's approval.
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