Renaming the root space

You can change the name and description of the root space from the Admin Console. By default, the root space is named community.

Fastpath:
  • Admin Console > Permissions > Spaces
  • Advanced Admin Console > System > Settings > Space

To change the name of the root space in the Admin Console

  1. Go to Admin Console > Permissions > Spaces.
  2. Click the gear icon > Edit general information next to the name of the root space.

    The root space is the top one in the list; it's called community by default.

  3. In Name, enter the community name.
  4. Optionally, in Description, enter the community description.
  5. Optionally, in Locale, specify the default community locale.

    The default locale is Inherit [English].

  6. Click Save Changes.

The root space becomes available under new name throughout the application, for example, when you need to select a place.

To change the name of the root space in the Advanced Admin Console

  1. Go to Advanced Admin Console > System > Settings > Space.

    This opens the Space Settings page.

  2. In Space Name, enter the community name.
  3. Optionally, in Space description, enter the space description.
  4. Click Save Settings.

The root space becomes available under new name throughout the application, for example, when you need to select a place.