Platform user guide
Need help using a Made Open platform? These user guides will help you learn about all the features and functions available on your own platform. Video tutorials and step by step instructions make it easy for all users.
Guide sections
Registration & profile
5 pages in this section.
Get started on your community platform with this short guide to registering and creating and engaging profile.
Managing your account
9 pages in this section.
Update your profile and manage settings. Access your notifications, favourites and manage your activities.
Members & connections
4 pages in this section.
Connect with other platform members and apply for profile badges.
Search
4 pages in this section.
Learn how to search for activities and members on the platform.
Listings
5 pages in this section.
How to add, edit and search for listings.
Events
7 pages in this section.
How to promote your own upcoming events and search for other member's events.
Volunteering
7 pages in this section.
Find volunteering opportunities and pledge to help others in your community.
Timebanking
8 pages in this section.
Offer to help others and exchange your skills in return for timebanking credits.
Challenges
7 pages in this section.
Ask your community to share their ideas about how they would approach a problem or issue.
Conversations
5 pages in this section.
Invite others to discuss an issue with you through a public community conversation.
Polls
5 pages in this section.
Ask others to vote for an option, respond to a question or shortlist their favourites.
Business exchange
3 pages in this section.
Offer your business services for others to find and request for professionals to share their business skills with you.
Teams
13 pages in this section.
Create or join a team and work with others to make a difference in your community.
Guides
5 pages in this section.
Discover how to contribute to an online guide and record your learning progress.
Goals
6 pages in this section.
Join a community goal and work towards your targets. Check in and get recommended actions.
Campaigns
4 pages in this section.
Support a campaign in your community, connect with others and help make a difference.
Getting further help
6 pages in this section.
Seek further help from your platform administrator.