🟢 Global
Access: Automatically includes everyone in the company. No one needs to join manually.
Visibility: Posts are seen by all users, making it the best place for company-wide updates.
Use Case: Company announcements, all-hands updates, leadership messages.
🔓 Public
Access: Open to everyone—anyone can join instantly without approval.
Visibility: Appears in search results, making it easy to find.
Use Case: Communities for shared interests, cross-functional teams, or optional info.
🔐 Private
Access: People can see the community exists and request to join, but must be approved by an admin or moderator.
Visibility: Visible in search results, but access is controlled.
Use Case: Department-specific spaces, project teams, or management groups.
🚫 Closed
Access: Invite-only. Members must be added directly by an admin or moderator.
Visibility: Completely hidden from search. Only visible to current members.
Use Case: Executive chats, HR/legal topics, or sensitive initiatives.