Creating Your First Town

Ready to create a party of your own? This guide will walk you through the process of creating your first Town, helping you set up a vibrant and engaging space for like-minded people.

Step 1: Access the Town Creation Feature

  1. Log into your Towns account.

  2. Navigate to the dashboard or main menu.

  3. Look for the "+" button, in the left sidebar, under the Direct Message icon.

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Step 2: Set Up Your Town

  1. Name Your Town: Choose a unique, descriptive name that reflects its purpose.

  2. Upload a Town Icon: Choose an image that represents your Town's identity.

  3. Write a Description: Share what your Town is about.

  4. Set Token Gating: Decide how your Town will be token gated. Your town can either be accessed by anyone with the Town link or you can require specific onchain footprints.

  5. Decide on Payment: Choose from Dynamic, Fixed, and Free pricing settings.

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Step 3: Create Channels

  1. Think about the main topics or areas of discussion for your Town.

  2. Create 3-5 initial spaces to organize content (e.g., "General," "Events," "Resources").

  3. Provide clear descriptions for each space.

  4. Decide who can join and create roles and permissions for who can join, read, write, and react.

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Step 4: Set Up Rules and Guidelines

  1. Establish community guidelines to ensure a positive environment.