ClubConnect™

Real-time messaging, built into your membership

Stop sending your members to third-party chat apps. ClubConnect™ delivers a polished, in-site messaging experience in two modes:

• Rooms: Group chat spaces where members of a coaching cohort, Circle community, or directory can communicate together in real time.
• Private Messages: One-on-one direct conversations between any two members, initiated directly from participant lists or directory profiles.

Deep integration with your MemberPress add-ons

ClubConnect™  automatically generates messaging spaces when connected add-ons need them:

• CoachKit™: Each coaching group gets its own chat room. A “Coach” badge displays next to coach messages so members always know who they're talking to. Clients can message their coach privately, and existing CoachKit™ messages migrate automatically when you activate ClubConnect™.
• ClubCircles™: When you publish a Circle, ClubConnect™ creates a chat room for it automatically. Room access stays in sync with Circle membership: when someone joins, leaves, or is removed from a Circle, their room access updates to match.
• ClubDirectory™: Directory members see a “Chat” button on each other's profiles so they can message each other directly. Room access follows your directory's opt-in settings and any admin exclusions.

Purpose-built features that keep members engaged

• File sharing: Attach MP3s, MP4s, PDFs, and documents directly to messages – with drag-and-drop upload and file size display.
• @ Mentions: Tag participants to surface important messages and trigger notifications.
• Emoji reactions: Let members respond quickly without cluttering conversations.
• Markdown formatting: Bold, emphasis, and other common markdown work out of the box.
• Pesquisar: Filter through all rooms and direct message threads from one search box.
• Room labels: Conversations display “Group,” “Circle,” or “Directory” labels so members always know the context they're in.
• Email notifications: Configurable alerts for new messages across all room types, with editable templates and test-send support.

 Simple setup, automatic room management

• Auto-create rooms: Rooms generate automatically when new Circles or Directories are published — no manual setup needed per group.
• Bulk sync: A one-click Sync Rooms button creates rooms for any Circles or Directories added before ClubConnect™ was installed, without affecting existing messages.
• Access control by default: Room visibility respects existing MemberPress membership rules and directory opt-in settings.

Ready to add real-time messaging to your membership site? Get ClubConnect™ with MemberPress Scale today.

Already on a MemberPress plan? Upgrade to Scale to unlock ClubConnect™ as part of the full ClubSuite™ package alongside ClubCircles™e ClubDirectory™.

View the full ClubConnect™ setup documentation →