> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://wiki.beabee.io/help-center-english/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://wiki.beabee.io/help-center-english/engagement/crowdnewsroom/how-to-create-a-crowdnewsroom.md).
# How to create a CrowdNewsroom
Do you want to start using CrowdNewsrooms too? Simply follow this quick guide to create your first CrowdNewsroom.
Looking for more information? Read through the sub-chapters linked at the end of the page for more detailed guidance.
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## Step by Step:
1. Under *Administration*, go to *CrowdNewsroom* and then click *Create CrowdNewsroom* (top right).
2. Write an [introductory text](/help-center-english/engagement/crowdnewsroom/how-to-create-a-crowdnewsroom/crowdnewsroom-content.md) (the first page of your Crowdnewsroom) and a [end message](/help-center-english/engagement/crowdnewsroom/how-to-create-a-crowdnewsroom/end-message.md) (the last page of your Crowdnewsroom).
3. Create your [first slide](/help-center-english/engagement/crowdnewsroom/how-to-create-a-crowdnewsroom/crowdnewsroom-content.md) (the first page of your CrowdNewsroom). To do this, simply click on the button *1: Slide 1.* Here you can add various questions and content blocks using drag and drop. You can learn more about the different content types [here](/help-center-english/engagement/crowdnewsroom/how-to-create-a-crowdnewsroom/crowdnewsroom-content/these-question-types-exist.md).
For the sake of simplicity, we will only add one text field. You can simply drag it with your mouse from the right-hand side to the center.
4. When you have dragged the text field over, a window opens automatically. You can set many things here. To start with, however, it is sufficient to enter the label (your question). Then you can click on *Save*.
5. Add a *title*, a *short description* and a *cover image* under [*Title and Image*](/help-center-english/engagement/crowdnewsroom/how-to-create-a-crowdnewsroom/title-and-image.md).
6. Now click on the [*Settings*](/help-center-english/engagement/crowdnewsroom/how-to-create-a-crowdnewsroom/response-settings.md) tab. Here you should switch off the *Show Crowdneswroom in member dashboards* function, at least for your first test CrowdNewsroom (you will need to scroll down a little to do this).
Otherwise, the CrowdNewsroom will automatically appear in your community dashboard.
The *Publish* button at the top right should now be dark gray and you can publish your CrowdNewsroom by clicking on it.
7. A window will then open where you can copy the [link](/help-center-english/engagement/crowdnewsroom/how-to-create-a-crowdnewsroom/url-and-sharing.md) to the CrowdNewsroom (for your newsletter, for example) and view the answers.
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Congratulations! You have just created your first CrowdNewsroom. You have now understood the principle behind this tool. You can find more in-depth information on the following pages or simply try it out for yourself. There's still a lot to discover and you've already made a start!
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## You could take a look at this next
* [The different question types and how to use them](/help-center-english/engagement/crowdnewsroom/how-to-create-a-crowdnewsroom/crowdnewsroom-content/these-question-types-exist.md)
* [How to set up a CrowdNewsroom for a limited time](/help-center-english/engagement/crowdnewsroom/how-to-create-a-crowdnewsroom/dates-and-duration.md)
* [How to use the CrowdNewsroom for newsletter sign-ups](/help-center-english/engagement/crowdnewsroom/how-to-create-a-crowdnewsroom/newsletter-sign-ups-in-your-crowdnewsroom.md)
* [Limit CrowdNewsroom to members only](/help-center-english/engagement/crowdnewsroom/how-to-create-a-crowdnewsroom/response-settings/how-to-create-members-only-crowdnewsroom.md)
* [How to create branches (note: somewhat more difficult, but very helpful)](/help-center-english/engagement/crowdnewsroom/how-to-create-a-crowdnewsroom/crowdnewsroom-content/how-to-create-a-crowdnewsroom-with-branches.md)
