> This is the Markdown of a Backed Help Centre page, https://admin.backed.giving/help/administrator/organisation/joining-and-sign-ups.md. Every page is listed at https://admin.backed.giving/help/llms.txt.

> This page uses Backed's default terms, such as Funding Round and Application Template. An organisation may rename them, so read each as your organisation's own term if you've renamed it.

`Settings > Joining` controls how people join your organisation and what they agree to. Requests to
join arrive under `People > Join requests`.

## Before you start

You need access to the organisation's settings to change how people join. Without it the page says
`Administrators only`.

## Let people join with a link

Both switches under `Joining this organisation` are off by default.

- `Anyone with the organisation link can join` turns on a public mobile-and-code sign-up for the
  whole organisation, not one grant. Select `Copy link` to copy the `Join link`.
- `Approve join requests automatically` makes a verified request an applicant straight away,
  skipping the approval queue. You can change their role on the `Team` page.

## Choose what joining asks

Under `Join questions`, set what joining asks by default. A grant can override any of it.

- `Instant join` asks for a mobile and code only. Details can be filled in later.
- `Ask for their name`, `Ask how they will take part` and
  `Ask assessors about their interests and availability` each add a step.
- `Roles people can choose` lists the roles offered. Offer at least one role.
- `Assessor interests to choose from` holds the interests assessors pick from.
- `Welcome heading`, `Welcome subtitle` and `Role step heading` set the wording.

Select `Save join questions`.

## Publish a participation agreement

With `Show the participation agreement` on, people agree to the agreement before they finish
joining. Until one is published, nobody is asked to agree to anything.

1. Under `Participation agreement`, write each point's title and detail. Use `Add a point` and the
   move buttons to arrange them.
2. Check `What people see`.
3. Select `Publish as version 1` (or `Publish new version`).
4. Choose `Ask everyone to agree again` for a change in substance, or
   `Don't ask again — minor wording fix` for a typo, then select `Publish`.

`Previous versions` lists each version, when it was published, by whom, and whether people were
asked to agree again.

## Approve or reject a join request

1. Go to `People > Join requests`. The tab shows how many are waiting.
2. Select `Approve` on a request and assign their role. The role they asked for is only a hint;
   you decide their access.
3. Or select `Reject`. You can give a reason; it is never shown to them. They can request access
   again later.

## See also

- [Your team](../users/your-team.md)
- [Administrators and permissions](../users/administrators-and-permissions.md)