# Inviting Users

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## Manually Join with a Community ID

Users can [create an account](https://docs.sonoransoftware.com/cms/tutorials/getting-started/registering-your-account), and click the blue arrow **Join** button on the main page.

* Enter the [Community ID](https://docs.sonoransoftware.com/cms/customization/community-branding-and-settings#community-id-and-vanity-url)
* Press **Enter** to search
* Select the community to join

From there, users can select your community card in the **My Communities** section to log into your CMS.

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## Join Community with a URL

### Vanity URL

All communities are given a free [vanity URL](https://docs.sonoransoftware.com/cms/customization/community-branding-and-settings#community-id-and-vanity-url) formatted as `<communityid>.sonorancms.com`. This URL will directly load your community homepage, allowing users to login and join.

### Custom Domain

Communities with a **Pro** subscription can [link a custom domain](https://docs.sonoransoftware.com/cms/customization/custom-domain#custom-domain). This custom domain name will load the community homepage, allowing users to login and join.

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