# Inviting Users {% embed url="" %} ## Manually Join with a Community ID Users can [create an account](/cms/tutorials/getting-started/registering-your-account.md), and click the blue arrow **Join** button on the main page. * Enter the [Community ID](/cms/tutorials/customization/community-branding-and-settings.md#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.

The join community model allows users to search for a community ID.

## Join Community with a URL ### Vanity URL All communities are given a free [vanity URL](/cms/tutorials/customization/community-branding-and-settings.md#community-id-and-vanity-url) formatted as `.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](/cms/tutorials/customization/custom-domain.md#custom-domain). This custom domain name will load the community homepage, allowing users to login and join.

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