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# Member Portal

## Build this

A branded **private** app for members: they sign in (and optionally **sign up**), see member-only screens, and never see maker tools.

## Notion setup

* **Members** / App Users source with email (optional plan/tier property)
* Content or data databases members should browse
* Signup policy: allowed email domains vs invite-only

## Screens to add

1. Member home — **List**, **Grid**, or **Content**
2. Details / lesson screens for signed-in members
3. Optional public marketing **Content** page with Sign in / Sign up CTAs
4. Separate roles if you need Admin vs Member navigation

## Build path (15–30 minutes)

1. [Private apps](https://docs.notionapps.com/users/private-apps)
2. [Sign up](https://docs.notionapps.com/users/sign-up) — lock allowed email domains
3. [Roles and navigation](https://docs.notionapps.com/users/roles-and-navigation)
4. [Auth and access](https://docs.notionapps.com/users/auth-and-access)
5. [Settings → Appearance](https://docs.notionapps.com/settings/appearance)
6. [Publish & share](https://docs.notionapps.com/publish-and-share)

## Optional upgrades

* [Build a Mixed Public–Private Portal](https://docs.notionapps.com/how-to-guides/build-a-mixed-public-private-portal)
* [Per-Screen Public Access](https://docs.notionapps.com/how-to-guides/per-screen-public-access)
* Google login (paid add-on) — [Integrations](https://docs.notionapps.com/integrations)

## Common pitfalls

* Leaving signup open to every email domain
* Mixing App Users with maker collaborators
* Showing admin screens to the Member role

## Verify

1. Incognito: guest sees only public screens (if any).
2. Sign up / log in as a member; confirm member-only nav.
3. Confirm a blocked domain cannot sign up (if restricted).

## Related

* [Client Portal](https://docs.notionapps.com/use-cases/client-portal)
* [Online Course](https://docs.notionapps.com/use-cases/online-course)
* [Use Cases overview](https://docs.notionapps.com/use-cases/use-cases-overview)