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:::info Currently, you can only create and administer communities using the Status desktop app. [Download Status desktop :octicons-desktop-download-16:][status-web-download] :::
A [Status Community][about-status-communities] is a place where you can connect and communicate with people who share your interests. Communities are ideal for those with a passion or hobby, study groups, gaming communities, professional network groups, or creators looking to generate income from their content without intermediaries.
As a community owner, you can create open communities or [restrict community access using tokens][set-up-a-private-community], control [membership approval][set-up-your-community-s-approval-options] and organize discussion groups in [channels][create-a-channel]. Owners have complete control over their community and are responsible for maintaining its rules.
Create a community
=== "Desktop"
1. From the navigation sidebar, click :desktop-communities: **Communities**.
1. On top of the content area, click **Create community**.
1. Add a **name** and a **short description** of your community.
1. Optionally, add a **logo**, **banner**, **colour** palette and **tags**. You can [customize these settings](#customize-your-community) at any time.
1. Configure [additional community settings](#configure-additional-settings).
1. Click **Next** to complete the [information about your community](#describe-your-community-and-its-rules).
1. Click **Create community**.
Configure additional settings
You can configure these community settings:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Community history service | Status Communities store up to 30 days of chat history by default. When this option is checked, community members can see messages older than 30 days. |
| Request to join required | Community owners must manually approve each join request if this setting is checked. This option applies to [open and private][about-status-communities] communities. |
| Any member can pin a message | Any community member can [pin messages][pin-a-message] when this setting is checked. If the setting is unchecked, only the community owner can pin messages. |
:::info The Community history service uses the [BitTorrent peer-to-peer network :octicons-tab-external-16:][bittorrent-peer-to-peer-network] to store and retrieve community messages older than 30 days. Status uses a decentralized network and does not store this information. :::
Describe your community and its rules
=== "Desktop"
1. In the **Community introduction and rules**, introduce your community to new members and describe the community guidelines.
1. In the **Leaving community message**, write the message sent to members leaving your community.
1. Click **Create community** if you haven't already.
Customize your community
After you create a community, you can customize its settings at any time.
=== "Desktop"
1. From the navigation sidebar, click your community.
1. On top of the channel sidebar, click your community logo.
1. Click :desktop-overview: **Overview**.
1. Expand the window and click **Edit Community**.
1. Edit your community look-and-feel, [additional settings](#configure-additional-settings) or [community rules](#describe-your-community-and-its-rules).
1. Click **Save changes**.