A joinable group is a group which any individual member may join, but are separate from member groups.

Types of Joinable Groups

There are three types of joinable groups:

1. Open to all Members - This means that any user can join the group without restriction.
2. Leader Approval Required - This means that users will have to be approved by one of the group's leaders before becoming a member.
3. Invitation Required - This means that no user will be able to join without first being invited by an existing user.

Joining a Group

To join a joinable group, follow these steps:

1. At the top of the forum, click the Preferences button.
2. In the Profile Options menu, select Joinable Groups.
3. If there are any groups available to join, they will be displayed in the Joinable Groups table.
4. If you see a group that you would like to be a member of, select Join Group or Request Approval, depending on whether leader approval is required. If the group you are trying to join is by invitation only, try contacting one of the group's leaders, which can be found by clicking View Members & Leaders in the group's column.

Leaving a Joinable Group

If for some reason you wish to leave a group that you previously joined, follow these steps:

1. At the top of the forum, click the Preferences button.
2. In the Profile Options menu, select Joinable Groups.
3. Locate the row of the group that you wish to leave, and select Leave Group.