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Memberships: Posts

Updated April 25, 2026

Create and manage posts for your membership audience

Membership posts let you share updates, media, and interactive content with members, free users, or the public. This article guides you on how to create a post, the available post types, and who can access them.

Step 1: Create a new membership post​

From your Fourthwall dashboard:

You'll be taken to the Create a new post page, where you can choose the type of content you want to publish.

Step 2: Choose a post type​

Create a new post page showing six post type options: Text, Images, Video, Audio, Poll, and Livestream

What you can add and configure depends on the post type you select.

Step 3: Configure your post​

Configure your post by adding a title, description, and tags, then adjust any options specific to the post type you selected.

Text​

Use text posts for written updates, announcements, or longer-form messages to your audience. Text posts support rich formatting, allowing you to structure content clearly and include embedded images and links directly within the body of the post.

Sample post:

Sample text post with title, decorative cover image, description, Article tag, and comment section

Image​

You can use image posts to share one or more visuals with your audience. You can upload images by dragging and dropping files or browsing from your device, making this ideal for product previews, announcements, or simple visual posts.

Sample post:

Sample image post showing ocean beach photo, title, Photo tag, and comment section with sidebar

Video (Upload or Embed)​

Use video posts to share recorded video content. You can upload a video file directly (up to 10 MB) or embed a video using a supported URL. Embedded videos currently support YouTube, Vimeo, and Streamable. You can also organize videos by adding them to an existing video series or creating one during setup.

For videos larger than 10 MB, upload your video to a hosting platform and embed it using the URL. Here's what each platform offers:

  • YouTube - Set the video to Unlisted if you don't want it publicly discoverable. Only people with the link (your members) can watch it.
  • Vimeo - Supports privacy controls and does not show ads on embedded videos. This makes Vimeo the best option if you offer ad-free video content to your members.
  • Streamable - A lightweight option for shorter clips and quick uploads.

Sample post:

Sample video post with embedded video player, title, and recently uploaded sidebar section

Audio​

Use audio posts for podcasts, voice updates, or other audio-only content. You can upload an audio file and optionally include a cover image or thumbnail to visually represent the episode or recording.

Sample post:

Sample audio post with cover art, playback controls, download link, tags, and comment section

Poll​

Use poll posts to gather feedback or opinions from your audience. You can create multiple answer options and set how long the poll stays open using a configurable duration.

Sample post:

Sample poll post asking What city should we visit with NYC, Los Angeles, and Paris options at 0% each

Livestream​

Use livestream posts to broadcast live content to your audience. You can connect your streaming software using either RTMPS or SRT, upload a custom thumbnail, and optionally group livestreams into a video series for easier organization.

Sample post:

Sample livestream post with video player, livestream tag, comment section, and recently uploaded sidebar

Step 4: Set post access permissions​

Once you're done with setting up your post, on the right-hand panel, choose who can access this post:

  • Members only
  • Free accounts only
  • Members and free accounts
  • Selected tiers
  • Public (anyone, including non-members)

You can enable Notify members about this post to send notifications when the post goes live.

Step 5: Publish or schedule the post​

At the top of the page, you can:

  • Go live now to publish immediately
  • Use the calendar icon to schedule the post for a future date and time

Once published or scheduled, the post will appear in your Memberships feed based on the access rules you selected.

Viewing comments on your posts​

Comments on membership posts are visible on the public post page on your live storefront, not in the admin dashboard. To read and respond to comments left by your members:

  1. Go to your shop's storefront (your public site URL).
  2. Navigate to your memberships feed by visiting the Memberships page on your site.
  3. Find the post you want to check and click on it to open the full post page.
  4. Scroll down to see the comment section below the post content.

You can reply to comments directly on this page. Your replies appear with a creator badge next to your name, so members can easily tell which comments come from you.

tip

Bookmark your memberships feed URL for quick access. The feed lists all your published posts in order, making it easy to find the one you need.

FAQ​

Links shared by members in comments are displayed as plain text and are not clickable. This is intentional and helps to minimize spam and misuse. Currently, other members can copy and paste the link from the comment to access it. Alternatively, you can encourage members to include relevant information from the link directly in their comments if it's not too lengthy. This way, the relevant details are readily available to everyone.

What is the video upload size limit, and how do I share larger videos?​

Direct video uploads are limited to 10 MB. For larger files, embed your video from an external platform instead. Paste a YouTube, Vimeo, or Streamable URL into the embed field when creating a video post. If you want to keep the video private, use YouTube's Unlisted setting or Vimeo's built-in privacy controls. Vimeo embeds also don't show ads, making it a good choice for members-only video content.

Can I view comments on my posts from the admin dashboard?​

No. The admin dashboard does not have a "View comments" feature for membership posts. To see comments, visit the post on your live storefront. Open your shop's public URL, go to your memberships feed, and click on the post. All member comments and your replies appear on the public post page.

How do I find the public URL for a specific membership post?​

The easiest way is to start from your storefront's memberships feed. Visit your public shop URL and navigate to the Memberships page. Your posts are listed in the feed in chronological order. Click on any post to open it, and the URL in your browser's address bar is the direct link to that post. Avoid guessing URL structures manually, as post URLs include unique identifiers that aren't predictable from the post title alone.

Are my comments visually distinguished from member comments?​

Yes. When you reply to comments on your own posts, your name displays with a creator badge (a label next to your name). This badge makes it clear to members that the comment comes from you, the creator, rather than from another member.

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