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# How to create members-only CrowdNewsroom

In the *Access and security* section of the Settings tab, you can decide who should be able to answer a CrowdNewsroom.

Use the toggle *Open to everyone* to restrict the CrowdNewsroom for only logged-in participants

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If you enable *Show* CrowdNewsroom *in members dashboards*, logged-in members will see the CrowdNewsroom when they log in the their account. If this option is disabled, the CrowdNewsroom can be shared with a link.&#x20;

If participating via link, members will then be asked to log in with their email address and password.&#x20;

**NB**: non-active members that have a user account are not allowed to participate.


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