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

# Build Kajabi Communities

> Set up your Kajabi Community with Access Groups, Offers, and engagement features.

Within **Kajabi Communities**, you can create **Community Access Groups** to build interactive, engaging communities with your customers.

Use your Community Access Groups to create topics, organize groups of people, and assign access to your Community members.

<Warning>
  **Important:** Current Kajabi Pricing Plans allow unlimited **Access Groups**. Legacy Pricing Plans count Access Groups as one of your Products.
</Warning>

Start by first [logging into your Kajabi account](https://app.kajabi.com/login) to create a Kajabi Community.

## Get started with Community

### Create a Kajabi Community

1. Open the **Products** tab from your Dashboard.
2. Then, open **Community**.
3. Click **New Community**.
4. Add the name/title, description, and image for your Community.

<Warning>
  **Important:** The title you choose here will be reflected in your Community URL by default. Changing the name of your Community will not automatically update the URL. You can, however, [change your URL](../../products/community/how-to-update-your-kajabi-community-url) later if desired.
</Warning>

5. Then, add the name for your first Community Access Group.
6. Select **Free** or **Paid** to create a free or paid Community.

<Note>
  **Note:** Your Community Access Group (Free or Paid) will automatically be attached to an Offer. [Learn about Offers](../../sales/offers/offers-overview).
</Note>

7. Then, click **Save and Finish**:

<Note>
  **Note:** After creating your Kajabi Community you can build Community Access Groups by revisiting the Community tab from your Dashboard and clicking, **Access Groups**. Then, click **+ New access group.**
</Note>

## Customize and add first members

There are many features to engage your customers within your Kajabi Community. Begin by [customizing the circles](../../products/community/creating-a-community-channel), [creating challenges](../../products/community/create-a-community-challenge), [hosting live events](../../products/community/host-live-rooms-and-events-in-your-community), and more.

At this point, consider giving access to a select group of your customers. This group can help you decide how else you would like to utilize the community. You can even consider [making them ambassadors](https://help.kajabi.com/hc/en-us/articles/9960513773723) to help manage the community and supercharge engagement.

To give your customers access, you first need to understand Offers on Kajabi.

Offers are the price tags and payment vehicles for your Products on Kajabi.

When you create a Community Access Group you are prompted to create a free or paid community. By selecting "free" or "paid" an [Offer](../../sales/offers/offers-overview) is created and connected to your Community Access Group to provide an access point for your customers to your Community.

Through your Offer, your customers can purchase or join your Community for free, depending on your setup.

[Learn what happens when a customer purchases your Offer](../../sales/offers/what-happens-when-a-customer-purchases-my-offer).

Want to add existing customers to your Community for free? [Learn how to grant an Offer](../../sales/offers/how-to-grant-an-offer).

## Share widely and engage

Explore all the other community features, and once your community is ready to go, you can begin giving access to your wider customer base.

[See tips on the best way to generate excitement and grow your community](../../products/community/generate-excitement-and-grow-your-community).

Getting members into your community is the easy part; keeping them engaged is what will make your community successful long-term.

[See full recommendations on community best practices here](../../products/community/community-best-practices-for-heroes).

## Build Kajabi Communities with the following features

* [Newsfeed, chats, and DMs](../../products/community/creating-a-community-channel)
* [Live video calls](../../products/community/host-live-rooms-and-events-in-your-community)
* [Smart recording library](../../products/community/host-live-rooms-and-events-in-your-community)
* [Accountability tools and progress tracking](../../products/community/how-can-my-community-members-track-their-growth)
* [Challenges](../../products/community/create-a-community-challenge)
* [Resources](../../products/community/how-to-add-a-custom-page-to-your-community)
* [Events and RSVPs](../../products/community/host-live-rooms-and-events-in-your-community)
* [Ambassadors and admins](https://help.kajabi.com/hc/en-us/articles/9960513773723)
* [Member directory and Leaderboard](/articles/products/community/community-settings-gamification)