Introduction

The directory module displays a collection of users registered on your Community site. By using a directory, you will be able to display all members of your community fostering efficient navigation, and boosting user engagement within your community.

From your directory, members will be able to:  

• View a members profile

• Chat with the member

• Save a contact

Add a Directory module

1. Click the gear icon in the upper right of the software.
2. In the left navigation panel click Pages in the Layout section. 

   

3. Click the desired page (or create a new page if needed). You can now customize this page. 
4. In the left hand panel click the + to add a module. 
5. Click Directory. Directory will now be displayed in the left-hand panel.
6. Click on Directory, in the left hand panel, to configure the module. 
7. Configure the following:

   • Name: You can change the module's name (not visible on the front end).

   • Title: Customize the title of the Directory module, which is visible to the front-end user.

   • Show Saved Contacts

     • Checkbox Default On: This feature toggles the visibility of the saved contacts section at the top of the directory. This option is enabled by default. It displays saved contacts, showcasing five users simultaneously with pagination at the bottom. 

   • Show Recommended Users

     • Checkbox Default On: This feature toggles the visibiity of the recommended users section within the director. This option is enabled by default. It showcases a rotator of recommended contacts.

   • Filters: Filters will allow you to filter the directory to just those contacts with a specific interest or skill. Choose the desired filter from the list. 

   • Number of Users to Display: From the dropdown menu, select the number of users to display per page: 5, 10, 25, or 50. The default is set to 10.

8. After completing your configuration click the X at the top of the settings to collapse the Directory configuration settings.
9. Click Save Page.