Chapter 06
Set It Up
Settings, roles, moderation tools, and the integrations that connect Skool to the rest of your stack.
Getting Started
Begin with the member experience you want to create, then set up only the parts of Skool needed to deliver it.
Community Setup
Set up your Skool community as a useful home for members before you add complex courses, events, or automations.
Admin Settings
Use Admin Settings as a map for finding the right part of your Skool community. The exact controls can change, so confirm the current screen before making a…
Admin Settings Reference
Skool divides settings between the people who run a community and the members who use it. Start with the area you want to change, then make sure the right…
Members and Roles
Members manage their own account details, while owners, admins, moderators, and billing managers help run a community.
Classroom and Courses
Classroom is where you organize courses and decide how members receive access. Start with the result a member should reach, then choose the simplest access…
Calendar and Events
Use the Calendar to give members a clear rhythm of events, live calls, and shared moments. Skool identifies events, Skool Call, and Go Live as part of this…
Points Levels and Leaderboards
Skool uses points and levels for member progression, while Skool Games uses a separate revenue leaderboard for communities.
Payments and Billing
Before you charge members, confirm the offer, the plan, the transaction fee, the refund policy, and the payout setup.
Payouts
As of September 2026, Skool is rolling out a faster payout system that no longer runs through Stripe. Its payout help article lists that system as live for…
Discovery Setup
Discovery work begins with a community that people join, use, and keep returning to. As of July 2026, Skool named member growth, member activity, and member…
Mobile App
Skool is available on mobile, so members can stay connected away from a desktop. Device-specific details can change, so use the current app listing and in-app…
Moderation Operations Guide
Moderation works best when members know the rules, know how to ask for help, and see fair follow-through. Build a small, repeatable process for membership…
Moderation and Anti Spam
Good moderation makes the rules clear, gives members a safe way to report problems, and responds consistently when something goes wrong.
AutoMod and Risk Score
Skool uses a member risk score and AutoMod to help you spot likely spam across membership requests and community activity.
API and Integration Limits
Skool has no public API. Use the documented Zapier connection or Webhooks by Zapier when the workflow fits, and treat anything beyond those supported events…
Zapier Integration
Zapier is the supported way to connect your Skool group to other apps. It handles a few clear jobs: sending membership answers to a CRM, recording a new paid…
Zapier and Webhooks
Skool has no public API; use Zapier or webhooks. Zapier provides the documented bridge for supported Skool events and actions, while Webhooks by Zapier can…
Webhooks and API Keys
Skool integrations use a group-specific Zapier key, while Webhooks by Zapier can handle HTTP requests around supported workflows.
Membership Questions to CRM
You can use Zapier to send Skool membership-question answers into a supported CRM. Keep the flow small and private: collect only useful answers, map only the…