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Communities

Learn how to add, view, and edit communities in XO KISS from Admin Settings.

Written by Allison Charette
Updated over 2 months ago

The Communities section under Admin Settings is where you can create and manage all communities in your system. Communities serve as the foundation for your inventory, floor plans, lots, and builder data.


Communities List View

When you open Admin Settings > Communities, you’ll see a grid of existing communities.

Each row in the grid shows:

  • ID – The system-generated identifier.

  • Name – The name of the community.

  • Slug – A unique URL-friendly identifier.

  • Description – Notes or details about the community.

💡 Use the filters at the top of each column to quickly find a community.


Adding a New Community

  1. From the Communities page, click + New Community.

  2. Complete the required details:

Basic Details

  • Name – Community name.

  • Slug – Unique identifier.

  • Description – Optional notes.

Location

  • City, State, Postal Code, Country – Enter the location information.

Map Settings

  • Map Theme – Select a map theme for the community.

  • Configure Map – Customize the homefinder map for this community. This includes:

    • Available filters

    • Display options

    • Lot card customization

Mapbox Settings

  • Mapbox Access Token / Style – Add tokens if applicable.

Marketing Email List

  • Marketing Emails List – Tie an email list for community campaigns.

Geospatial Data

  • Latitude & Longitude – Coordinates for location.

  • Centerpoint (WKT) – The central map point.

  • Polygon (WKT) – Defines boundaries.

📣Map settings, including Mapbox configuration and geospatial data, are managed by the Cecilian Partners team. If you need assistance or updates, please reach out to us using the chat button in the upper right-hand corner.


Editing or Deleting an Existing Community

  1. From the Communities list, select the community to update.

  2. Edit any details such as description, map settings, or geospatial data.

  3. Click Update Community to confirm your changes.

  4. To delete a community, click the trash can icon in the community record.

⚠️ Deleted communities are permanently removed from the system and cannot be recovered.


✅ With the Communities section, you can build out, manage, and maintain all of your developments in one place, ensuring they’re ready for lots, plans, and marketing.

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