The Community Settings module centralizes configuration for your community’s identity and core information. From branding to contact details and invite codes, this module ensures that residents see accurate information while administrators maintain control over how the site looks and how new members join.
Contact Information and Invite Codes
- Manage contacts: A dedicated Contact Information section allows you to maintain a list of key contacts such as board members, management companies or security. Provide names, titles, phone numbers and email addresses so residents know whom to contact for specific issues.
- Invite codes: Horizon uses invite codes to register new residents. In the Invite Codes area, generate unique codes that residents can enter when signing up. Codes can be set to expire after a number of uses or on a specific date to prevent unauthorized registrations.
Community Details
- Name and email: Update the official community name and primary contact email address. This information appears on the home page and in automated communications.
- Phone number: Provide a general phone number for the community or management office. Keeping this field current ensures residents can reach someone when needed.
- Description: Add a brief description of your community (up to 500 characters). This text appears on the public home page and can highlight your neighborhood’s character, mission or amenities.
- Save details: After making changes, click Save Details to publish them.
Site Banner
Use the Site Banner section to display a temporary announcement across the top of your community website. This is useful for alerts such as gate maintenance, pool closures or special events. Enter a short banner message (200 characters or fewer) and save it. Leave the field blank to hide the banner.
Address Information
Ensure that your community’s physical address is correct. You can enter street address lines, city, state/province and ZIP/postal code. This information may be used in contact pages or footers and helps residents confirm that they are viewing the correct community site.
Community Branding
Upload a hero image or logo that represents your community. This image appears prominently on your home page and sets the visual tone for your site. Choose high‑quality images that respect privacy and avoid showing identifiable residences or license plates. You can replace the branding image at any time by uploading a new file.
Manage Menu
From the settings page, you can access the Manage Menu tool to customize the navigation bar. This lets you determine which pages appear in your site’s header, the order of menu items and the roles required to view each item. A well‑structured menu helps residents find information quickly.
Best Practices
- Keep contact data current: When board members or property managers change, update the contact information promptly.
- Use invite codes judiciously: Rotate codes regularly and revoke unused codes to prevent unauthorized access.
- Leverage the site banner for urgent messages: Reserve banner space for time‑sensitive alerts rather than permanent reminders.
- Review branding annually: Ensure that your logo and hero image reflect the current look and feel of the community and do not include outdated or sensitive imagery.
The Community Settings module is the foundation of your Horizon site. Taking the time to configure it properly will ensure a professional and accurate representation of your community across all modules.