​ Disable or Enable the Mandatory Profile Modal for Community Members

Accommador now allows Community Admins and Group Owners to control whether new members are required to complete their profile before entering a group. Using the new Show mandatory profile modal setting, you can choose whether members must upload a profile picture and bio during onboarding or allow them to access the group immediately. What Is the Mandatory Profile Modal?

The mandatory profile modal appears when a new member joins a Community group for the first time. The modal prompts the member to: Upload a profile pictureAdd a short bioWhen enabled, members must complete or interact with this step before entering the group. Enable or Disable the Mandatory Profile ModalYou can control this setting individually for each Community group.

To manage the setting: Open the desired Community groupClick SettingsNavigate to the Configuration or General sectionLocate the Show mandatory profile modal settingChoose one of the following: ON — Requires new members to upload a profile picture and bioOFF — Allows members to skip the profile modal and enter immediatelySave your changesThis setting only affects members who join after the change is made.

Important NotesThe setting is managed per group, not globallyExisting member profiles are not affectedMembers can still update their profile picture and bio later from their personal settingsThe setting applies across web, iOS, and Android experiencesFrequently Asked QuestionsQ: Does disabling the modal remove profile pictures for existing members? No. Existing member profiles and avatars remain unchanged.

Q: Can members still upload a profile picture later? Yes. Members can update their profile information anytime from their account settings. Q: Is this setting applied globally across all communities?

No. The setting is configured individually for each group. Q: Does this affect the mobile app? Yes.

The setting applies consistently across web, iOS, and Android. Q: Who can manage this setting? Only Community Admins and Group Owners can enable or disable the setting.