> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.bento.surf/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Communities and memberships

> Create a paid community, publish member updates, and manage access.

Communities are included with Store and Creator. A community connects a sellable product, a public offer page, and a private member area.

## Create a community

1. Open **Community** and select **New community**.
2. Add the title, description, pricing, benefits, rules, and welcome message.
3. Connect a payment provider before publishing a paid offer.
4. Publish the community product and add its system page from **Link**.
5. Test purchase and member access before sharing the offer.

## Manage the member space

* Use **Content** to publish posts, reply to comments, pin important updates, and moderate content.
* Use **Members & access** to invite people, review paid and invited members, and update access.
* Use **Settings** to change the community presentation and rules.

<Note>
  Removing a public block does not remove the community or its members. Manage the underlying offer
  from Community or Store.
</Note>