Why Use Limited Memberships
By restricting access to Network-level Global Features—including private messaging, the Global Feed, or Global Members—you can:- Keep your broader community gated, exclusive, or reserved for paying members.
- Use individual Spaces as entry points to introduce new people to your work.
- Sell standalone programs or experiences while keeping your full community experience separate for those on a higher-tier plan.
What Limited Members See
Here’s an example of what the limited member experience can look like:Check out this video on how to set up limited memberships:
For more details on setting up plans, check out this article.
Below is a detailed guide to the features accessible to each member type:
Important notes:- If you set your Network Privacy & Access settings to “anyone can view content inside the Network,” these definitions may shift because a limited member can see what a visitor/non-member sees (e.g. Collections with Spaces that anyone in the Network can see, promoted Spaces, etc.).
- If you demote a full member to a limited member (by removing the Network from any of the Spaces they are on) they will lose access to their private chats and any of the Global Features. If you add the Network back and restore them to full membership, then they will be able to access their previous chat messages.
Available Network-Level Actions
| Feature | Limited Member | Full Network Member |
|---|---|---|
| Download and use the iOS or Android app | ✅ | ✅ |
| Receive badges | ✅ | ✅ |
| Track streaks | ✅ | ✅ |
| See the Network logo or global header brand | ✅ | ✅ |
| See the Network About Page | ✅ | ✅ |
| Send and receive private messages (including those sent via automation) | ❌ | ✅ |
| See and complete the Welcome Checklist | ❌ | ✅ |
| Use global Network Search | ❌ | ✅ |
| Receive Network-level notifications (for example, about a global livestream) | ❌ | ✅ |
| Use the Ambassador Program to refer Network members | ❌ | ✅ |
| Earn points | ❌ | ✅ |
| Send and receive recognitions | ❌ | ✅ |
Network Navigation
| Feature | Limited Member | Full Network Member |
|---|---|---|
| See Spaces where they are a member | ✅ | ✅ |
| See global navigation features | ❌ | ✅ |
| See custom navigation links | ❌ | ✅ |
| See Collections | ❌ | ✅ |
Profile Features & Personal Settings
| Feature | Limited Member | Full Network Member |
|---|---|---|
| Have a profile with photo | ✅ | ✅ |
| Fill in the mini bio | ✅ | ✅ |
| Fill in custom fields | ✅ | ✅ |
| Add a location | ✅ | ✅ |
| Earn badges | ✅ | ✅ |
| See their people explorer | ✅ | ✅ |
| See their list of Space memberships | ✅ | ✅ |
| Manage account details, notification preferences, and streaks calendar in personal settings | ✅ | ✅ |
| See the introduction (or About Me) field | ❌ | ✅ |
| See their referrals | ❌ | ✅ |
Inside a Space with Membership
| Feature | Limited Member | Full Network Member |
|---|---|---|
| See and interact with all features enabled in the Space | ✅ | ✅ |
| Receive notifications related to activity in the Space | ✅ | ✅ |
| Use search within the Space | ✅ | ✅ |
| Attend livestreams in the Space | ✅ | ✅ |
| Bookmark content in the Space | ✅ | ✅ |
| See profiles of other members in the same Space | ✅ | ✅ |
| See the activity of other members in the same Space | ✅ | ✅ |
| Follow other members in the same Space | ❌ | ✅ |
| Private message other members in the same Space | ❌ | ✅ |
| See similarities with other members in the same Space | ❌ | ✅ |
| See other people in the same Space with the same badge | ❌ | ✅ |
| See other people in the same Space with the same custom field | ❌ | ✅ |