Welcome to CraftConnectSA – South Africa’s digital community space where craft makers share knowledge, ask for help, collaborate, and connect.

This guide will walk you step-by-step through registering, participating in discussions, posting questions, and managing your account using the CraftConnectSA forum powered by wpForo.

🔐 Step 1: Register as a Craft Maker

To participate in the forum or be listed in the maker directory, you must first register.

➡️ Visit: https://craftconnectsa.2k11.co.za/list-as-craft-maker/

1. Fill in your name, email, phone, and business details.

2. Upload a short bio and profile image.

3. Agree to the terms and click Submit Application.

4. Your profile will be reviewed and added to the Craft Maker Directory.

5. Once approved, you will receive login credentials via email.

🔑 Step 2: Log In

➡️ After your registration is approved:

1. Go to any login prompt on the site or open https://craftconnectsa.2k11.co.za/community/ and click Login.

2. Enter your username and password.

3. You’ll now see your profile and access links to participate in the forum, post ads, and manage your listings.

💬 Step 3: Open the Forum

➡️ Go directly to the forum here:
📍 https://craftconnectsa.2k11.co.za/community/

Here you will find discussion boards like:

• Business Challenges

• Tools & Tech Talk

• Pricing & Markets

• Collaboration Offers

• Courier & Logistics Feedback

• Raw Material Suppliers

These are spaces for makers to share, ask, learn, and help.

✏️ Step 4: Post a New Topic

1. From the Community page, click on the forum category that best fits your topic.

2. Click the [+ Add Topic] button.

3. Fill in:

   • Topic Title (short and descriptive)

   • Message body (details, question, request, etc.)

4. Optionally attach images or files (if enabled).

5. Click Submit.

📌 Your topic will appear immediately or may be reviewed by moderators first.

💬 Step 5: Reply to a Topic

1. Click on any topic in the forum to open it.

2. Scroll to the reply section at the bottom.

3. Type your message and click Submit Reply.

✅ Replies help grow the conversation and keep the community vibrant.

👤 Step 6: Customize Your Profile

1. After logging in, go to https://craftconnectsa.2k11.co.za/community/

2. Click your username or avatar to view your profile.

3. Use the settings menu to:

   • Update your profile picture

   • Change your display name

   • View your topics, posts, and subscriptions

🔔 Step 7: Stay Updated

• You can subscribe to a topic to get notified of new replies.

• You can subscribe to a forum category to get notified about new topics.

• Check notifications in your profile area on the community page.

📋 Bonus Features on CraftConnectSA

🔎 Maker Directory:
See approved profiles at https://craftconnectsa.2k11.co.za/craft-makers/

🛍️ Classified Ads:
Post, browse, and manage ads at:

• View all: https://craftconnectsa.2k11.co.za/classifieds/

• Publish: https://craftconnectsa.2k11.co.za/classifieds/publish/

• Manage: https://craftconnectsa.2k11.co.za/classifieds/manage/

🧠 Learn & Explore:
Visit the Blog and About pages to discover tips, updates, and more.

📩 Support

If you’re stuck or experiencing a technical issue:

• Use the Contact Page

• Or start a topic under the Community Help section on the forum

📣 Ready to Join?

➡️ Start now at https://craftconnectsa.2k11.co.za/community/