How to close a community in VK

Administrators of groups and publics on the VKontakte social network can change privacy settings, including closing access. Let's consider how to close a community in VK step by step.

How to completely close a group in VK?

Closing a community in VK allows you to restrict access to its content only for participants. This function can be useful for creating private discussions, exclusive content or control over the audience. To complete this task, follow these steps:

1. Go to your group or public.
2. Go to the "Management" item (gear icon under the community avatar).
3. Next, click "Settings".
4. Find the "Community type" section.
5. Click on the "Closed community" item.
6. Save the changes.
   

Now only approved members will be able to see the community content. This feature is especially convenient for interest clubs or groups with limited access.

Close a community in VK: advantages and nuances

Closing a community is not only a way to increase privacy, but also an opportunity to create a unique atmosphere. Members of closed groups feel like part of a privileged club. This approach allows you to create a sense of access to something unique and exclusive.

However, it is worth considering several nuances:

• Privacy can reduce the reach of publications.
• New users will need to apply to join. The administrator must “manually” approve each user.
• The administrator will have to devote more time to moderation.

If you plan to use a closed community for promotion, remember that the Stream Promotion service will help increase activity and attract the target audience. Thanks to professional promotion tools, you can ensure a flow of subscribers, maintain online activity and retain the audience.

How to open a closed community in VK

If you need to open a community for all users, the procedure is also quite simple. This can be useful if your audience has grown and you want to increase your reach or switch to a new format of interaction. Here's how to do it:

1. Go to the community management menu.
2. In the settings, select "Community type".
3. Check the "Open community" box.
4. Save the changes. Refresh the page and make sure the settings are saved.
   

After that, access to the group's content will be open to all users without the need to approve their requests. This format is great for promoting brands, content, or open discussion.

Summing up

Now you know how to close a community on VK and make it inaccessible to the general public. This tool can be useful for creating a private space for communication or sharing content. If you need to promote your community, pay attention to Stream Promotion - a specialized service that helps develop communities on social networks, messengers, and other platforms. Leave a request now and start promoting your VK community!