How to Configure Core Platform Settings in BuddyBoss ReadyLaunch

Introduction

ReadyLaunch streamlines access to essential BuddyBoss Platform features such as activity feeds, profiles, groups, media uploads, and moderation tools. In this guide, you will learn how to access and adjust each feature to match your site’s needs.

Access Platform Settings

1. In your Dashboard, go to ReadyLaunch > Activation Settings > Platform Settings.
   
2. Click the Settings button next to any feature to reveal its configuration options.

Activity

The Activity Settings section in BuddyBoss allows you to fine-tune how members interact with activity posts and comments.

General Activity Settings

This section lets you control how activity posts behave across your community—what actions members can take, how posts appear, and how content is filtered.

• Edit Activity: Define how long members can edit their posts using the dropdown (e.g., Forever).
• Activity auto-refresh: Automatically refresh the feed to load new posts in real time.
• Close comments: Allow users to disable comments on their own posts.
• Pinned Post: Enable moderators and group owners to pin important posts.
• Polls: Allow creation of polls in activity feeds.
• Schedule posts: Let group owners schedule posts in advance.
• Follow: Enable following other members to track their updates.
• Link Previews: Automatically generate previews for shared links.
• Relevant Activity: Limit visible activity to what’s relevant for the logged-in member.
• Activity search: Enable a search bar for activity posts.

• Activity feed filters: Select which filter types are available to users, such as All updates, My groups, or Mentions.
• Profile timeline filters: Customize what types of activity appear on member profile timelines.
• Activity sorting: Choose whether members can sort posts by New posts or Recent activity.
  

Activity Comments

Manage how users can interact with comments under activity posts, control structure, visibility, and editing permissions.

• Enable comments: Allow members to comment on activity posts.
• Comment threading: Enable nested replies and define how many levels deep replies can go.
• Comment visibility: Limit how many comments appear by default (e.g., 3 comments per post).
• Comments loading: Set how many additional comments load per request.
• Edit Activity comments: Choose how long members can edit their own comments.
  

Posts in Activity Feeds

This section allows you to control which activities from the BuddyBoss Platform and WordPress will automatically publish posts in the activity feed.

• BuddyBoss Platform: Enable triggers for actions like profile updates, group creation, forum discussions, etc.
• WordPress: Choose whether to include a new blog post in the activity feed.
• Enable WordPress Post comments in the activity feed: Allows members to comment on blog posts in the activity feed.
  

Activity Access

Specify which user roles (WordPress Role, Profile Type, Gamipress, Membership, or Gender ) are allowed to create activity posts. This gives you granular control over who can contribute to your site’s activity stream.

• Activity Posts: Check the boxes next to roles (e.g., Editor, Customer, Group Leader) that should have permission to post in the activity feed.

Note: These settings do not apply to administrators or to activity within groups.

You can view the tutorials for Activity settings here: https://www.buddyboss.com/resources/docs/components/activity/

Profiles

The Profiles settings in BuddyBoss allow you to customize how member profiles appear and function across your site. From display names and avatars to cover images and member directories.

Profile Names

Control how member display names are formatted and presented throughout the platform.

• Display Name Format: Choose the format (e.g., First Name & Last Name).
• Display Name Fields: Select which fields are to be displayed. First Name, Last Name, Nickname.

Note: After changing the format, it is recommended to run the Repair Community Tools to apply updates site-wide.

Profile Links

Set how member profile URLs are generated and formatted.

• Link Format: Choose between Username or Name for the profile slug structure (e.g., /members/username or /members/firstname-lastname).
  

Profile Images

Manage member avatar and cover image settings for a consistent profile appearance.

• Profile Avatar: Select between BuddyBoss, or Avatar.
• Upload Avatars: Enable or disable the ability for members to upload profile avatars.
• Default Profile Avatars: Select between BuddyBoss, Legacy, Display Name, or Custom.
• Enable Gravatars: Allow members to use Gravatar for profile photos.
• Profile Cover Images: Enable cover image uploads on member profiles.
  
• Default Profile Cover Image: Choose the fallback image for members who don’t upload a cover.
• Upload Custom Avatar / Cover: Upload default images manually if desired.
• Cover Image Size: Choose from available width and height settings (e.g., Default / Small).
  

Profile Headers

Customize how headers appear on member profiles and directories.

• Header Style: Select between Left or Centered layout for profile headers.
• Elements: Choose which elements to show, Online Status, Profile Type, Followers, Joined Date, etc.

Member Directories

Define how members are displayed in directories and what views are available.

• Enabled View(s): Choose between Grid, List, or Both.
• Default View: Select which view loads first (e.g., List).
• Elements: Choose which elements to show
• Profile Actions: Enable actions like Follow, Connect, and Send Message.
• Primary Action: Select which action displays as the main button

Profile Types

Enable profile types to assign different fields and permissions based on user type.

• Enable Profile Types: Toggle to enable unique types per member.
• Display Profile Types: Show profile type on the member’s profile page.
• Default Profile Type: Choose which type applies automatically during registration.

Note: After setting the default, run the Repair Community Tools to apply it to existing users.

Profile Search

Activate advanced search capabilities on the member directory.

Enable Profile Search: Toggle to allow users to filter members using advanced search options.

You can view the tutorials for Activity settings here: https://www.buddyboss.com/resources/docs/components/profiles/

Groups 

The Groups Settings in the BuddyBoss Dashboard provides a centralized interface for managing all user-created groups on your site. From this panel, you can view, filter, sort, and perform bulk actions on groups, including editing descriptions, statuses, and group types.

You can view the tutorials for Activity settings here: https://www.buddyboss.com/resources/docs/components/groups/

Media

The Media Settings in BuddyBoss let you manage how members upload and interact with media files.

Photos

Manage photo upload permissions and limitations across various components.

• Profiles: Enable members to upload photos and use albums in profile and activity posts.
• Groups: Allow uploads in group activity posts, messages, and forums.
• Messages: Allow photo uploads in private messages.
• Forums: Enable photo uploads in forum discussions and replies.
• Upload Size: Set the max upload file size per image (in MB).
• Upload Limit: Set the number of images allowed per batch (e.g., 10 per batch).
  

Documents

Control document uploads in community components.

• Profiles: Allow members to upload documents to their profiles and activity posts.
• Groups: Enable uploads in groups, activity posts, messages, and forums.
• Messages: Allow documents in private messages.
• Forums: Permit document uploads in forums.
• Upload Size: Set a maximum file size for document uploads (e.g., 15 MB).
• Upload Limit: Specify how many documents can be uploaded at once.
• File Extensions: Manage which file formats are allowed.
  

Videos

Configure how members can upload video files and define limitations.

Note: Server support for ffmpeg is required to auto-generate video thumbnails.

• Profiles: Enable video uploads in profile and activity posts.
• Groups: Allow uploads in group activity, messages, and forums.
• Messages: Permit video uploads in private messages.
• Forums: Enable video sharing in forum discussions and replies.
• Upload Size: Set the file size limit (e.g., 30 MB).
• Allowed Per Batch: Limit how many videos can be uploaded at once.
• File Extensions: Configure allowed file types for video uploads.
  

Emoji

Allow members to enhance their conversations using emojis.

• Profiles: Use emojis in profile activity posts.
• Groups: Enable emojis in group activity, messages, and forums.
• Messages: Allow emojis in private messages.
• Forums: Enable emojis in forum discussions and replies.
  

Animated GIFs

Enable support for animated GIFs via GIPHY integration.

• GIPHY API Key: Enter your API key from GIPHY.
• Profiles: Allow animated GIFs in profile activity posts.
• Groups: Enable GIFs in groups, messages, and forums.
• Messages: Permit use in private messages.
• Forums: Enable in forum replies and discussions.
  

Media Access

Set access permissions for uploading media by member roles.

• Upload Photos: Select roles allowed to upload images.
• Upload Documents: Assign document upload permissions by role.
• Upload Videos: Define which roles can upload videos.

Note: These permissions do not apply to administrators or group media.

Media Security & Performance

Improve media handling and protect files on your server.

• Symbolic Links: Enable or disable symbolic links used to optimize media file storage.
• Direct Access: Prevent direct file access to improve media file security.

You can view the tutorials for Activity settings here: https://www.buddyboss.com/resources/docs/components/media/

Moderation Settings

The Moderation Settings in BuddyBoss allow site administrators to manage member behavior and content reporting.

Member Moderation

• Member Blocking: Enable this to allow members to block others. 
• Member Reporting: Enable this to let members report others who violate site policies. 
• Auto Suspend: Automatically suspend members after a certain number of blocks and reports.
• Email Notification: Notify administrators via email whenever a member has been auto-suspended.
  

Content Reporting

This section allows admins to define which types of content can be reported and auto-hidden once they reach a report threshold.

• Content Types Available for Reporting:
  Enable and configure auto-hide settings for any of the following:
  
  • Activity posts
  • Activity Comments
  • Groups
  • Standalone Forums
  • Forum Discussions
  • Forum Replies
  • Documents
  • Photos
  • Videos
  • Blog Comments
    
    
• Email Notification: Notify administrators when reported content is automatically hidden from view.
  
• Reporting Categories: Customize and manage the list of reporting categories used by members on the frontend by clicking Manage.

You can view the tutorials for Activity settings here: https://www.buddyboss.com/resources/docs/components/moderation/

Troubleshooting and FAQs

Q: Changes aren’t applying on the front end.
A: Clear your site and browser cache, then reload the page to see updated settings.

Q: How do I revert a setting if it causes issues?
A: Return to the relevant section in Platform Settings, toggle the feature off or restore previous values, and click Save Settings.