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Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.campground.fyi/llms.txt

Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

This guide walks you through everything you need to go from a fresh Campground account to accepting your first applications. Each step builds on the previous one, so follow them in order the first time through.
1

Log in to your account

Go to your organization’s Campground URL — it follows the pattern your-org.campground.fyi. Enter your email and password on the login page.If you don’t have a password yet, select Send a magic link on the login page. Campground will email you a link that signs you in automatically. You can set a password later from your profile settings.
If you’re unsure of your organization’s URL, check your invitation email. The URL is included in the invite.
2

Set up your organization

Once you’re signed in as an admin, go to Settings in the left navigation sidebar.From there you can:
  • Upload your organization’s logo
  • Set a primary color for your dashboard
  • Write a welcome message that members see when they first sign in
  • Choose a directory type — global (one directory for everyone) or program (separate directory per program)
  • Enable or disable features like the job board, events, content library, and task management
Take a few minutes here before moving on — these settings shape how your community experiences Campground.
3

Create a program

Programs are how Campground organizes your community. A program might represent a cohort, a track, an initiative, or any group that shares content and membership.Navigate to Admin → Programs and select New program. Give your program a name, pick an icon and color, and save it. Campground automatically creates a default season for the current year.
If you want anyone who signs up to have immediate access to your community — without needing to apply — enable All access on the program. This is a good choice for open communities. For selective programs like cohorts, leave this off and control access through applications.
Once your program is created, you can add additional seasons (for example, “Spring 2025” or “2026”) from the program’s settings page.
4

Create an intake form

Intake forms are how applicants apply to your programs. Navigate to Admin → Forms and select New form.Name the form, link it to the program (and season) you just created, and start adding questions. You can add short text, long text, multiple choice, file upload fields, and more.When the form is ready, copy its public link from the form’s settings page. Anyone with that link can submit an application — no Campground account required.
Preview your form before sharing it to make sure the questions appear in the right order and the form feels clear to applicants.
5

Review and accept applications

As applications come in, go to Admin → Applications to see all submissions. You can filter by program, season, or status.Select an application to view the full response. From the application detail view, you can:
  • Change the application status (for example, move it from Pending to Accepted)
  • Leave internal notes for your team
  • Send a notification to the applicant
When you accept an application, the applicant gains access to the program. If your organization has no all-access program, accepting the application is also what grants the applicant access to the platform.
You can customize the available application statuses from Admin → Settings → Application statuses. This lets you create a workflow that matches your review process — for example, adding stages like “Under review” or “Waitlisted”.
You’re ready to go. From here, explore the rest of Campground’s features — bulk-emailing members, assigning tasks, organizing members into teams, and more.