Can I check comments before they go up?
Turn on comment approval and every member comment waits for you. It's a separate switch from the one for posts.
Updated 29 September 2026
Turn comment approval on in settings
Community settings has two switches, one for posts and one for comments. They're independent, and both start off.
Two switches, on purpose: posts and comments are separate.
Take me thereWork the queue on your dashboard
Comments awaiting approval sits on your Community dashboard, oldest first. Approve & publish, Open in the post, or Reject.
Oldest first, so nobody waits behind a newer arrival.
Take me there
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Can I approve new members before they get into my community?
Yes. Switch on approval and anyone who asks to join waits in a Requests list in Members until you let them in, the way a private LinkedIn or Facebook group works. People you invite, and people who pay, still go straight in. About five minutes to set up.
Can I change a member's post before I approve it?
No. A post waiting for your approval can only be approved or rejected, so you cannot change a member's words. If a few words need changing, approve it and add a comment, or message the member and reject it.
Can I keep my community hidden until I'm ready to launch?
Your community goes live once it is made and your email is confirmed, and there is no switch that takes it offline. Two settings work together instead: one keeps your posts from anyone who isn't a member, the other means nobody gets in until you let them.