Welcome to ENERGENIUS Community (https://community.energenius-project.eu), the official collaboration and support space for ENERGENIUS users, partners, and energy‑technology professionals.
This comprehensive guide explains how to navigate the platform, participate in discussions, customize your experience, and take advantage of advanced features such as country-specific tags and ENERGENIUS coin rewards.
1. Getting Started
1.1 Signing In with ENERGENIUS NEXUS
Access to the community is managed through ENERGENIUS NEXUS, our secure Single Sign-On (SSO) system.
To sign in:
- Visit https://community.energenius-project.eu
- Click Sign In
- Select Sign in with ENERGENIUS NEXUS
- Complete the authentication process
- You will be redirected back automatically
No additional password or account creation is required.
1.2 Setting Up Your Profile
After your first login, you can configure your profile in Profile → Preferences.
You can:
- Upload an avatar
- Write a personal bio
- Adjust notification settings
- Choose interface theme (light/dark)
- Select your preferred language (updates menus and system text)
A complete profile improves personalization and helps other users recognize you.
2. Navigating ENERGENIUS Community
2.1 Homepage Overview
The homepage typically contains:
- Latest discussions
- Unread and new posts
- Popular topics
- Category shortcuts
2.2 Categories
Discussions are organized into structured categories such as:
- Knowledge Base
- Education Hub
- Interaction Hub
- Smart and Healthy Living
Each category may include posting rules and templates.
2.3 Topics
A topic is a discussion thread. You can:
- Scroll through the conversation
- Jump to unread replies
- Use the navigation timeline on the right
- View summarised key posts
- Bookmark topics for later
3. Reading & Interacting
3.1 Reactions
Click the 
icon to like posts and show appreciation.
3.2 Replying
You can reply in multiple ways:
- Reply to Topic (general)
- Reply to Post (specific message)
- Quote Reply (select text → Quote)
3.3 Mentions
Use @username to notify another member.
3.4 Media & Link Previews
You can:
- Paste links to generate automatic previews
- Drag‑and‑drop images or files
- Insert emojis and formatted text
4. Creating a New Topic
4.1 Choosing the Right Category
Always select the correct category to ensure visibility and organization.
4.2 Writing Your Message
The editor supports:
- Markdown
- Rich formatting
- Emojis
- Code blocks
- Images & attachments
Example:
## Issue Description
I’m encountering the following problem...
### Steps to Reproduce
1. ...
2. ...
4.3 Tags
Tags provide additional topic classification.
Country Tags for Personalized Content
The community uses country names in English as tags to help organize content by region and provide more relevant discussions.
Examples:
#spain#greece#italy#france#portugal
These tags allow users to easily find content relevant to their country and enable region‑specific filtering.
5. Using Markdown
Supported elements include:
# Heading
## Subheading
**Bold**
_Italic_
`Inline code`
> Quote block
- Bullet list
1. Numbered list
Tables and large code blocks are also fully supported.
6. Notifications
Notifications alert you of:
- Mentions
- Replies
- Likes
- Private messages
- System announcements
You can customize frequency and channels under Preferences → Notifications.
7. Search Function
The search tool allows filtering by:
- Topic
- Post
- Category
- Tag
- User
- Date range
Advanced filters help you locate specific content quickly.
8. Private Messages
You can send private messages to:
- Individual users
- Multiple users (group messages)
Messages are accessible via your inbox.
9. Trust Levels & Permissions
The platform includes a progressive trust system:
- New User
- Basic User
- Member
- Regular
- Leader
Higher levels unlock:
- More reactions per day
- Editing titles
- Recategorizing topics
- Access to advanced features
10. Reporting Issues
Use the flag icon to report:
- Spam
- Harassment
- Off‑topic content
- Rule violations
Reports help maintain a healthy and safe community.
11. Personal Settings & Customization
In Profile → Preferences, you can adjust:
- Account information
- Email settings
- Notification rules
- Theme (light/dark)
- Language selection
- Privacy options
12. Badges
Badges reward helpful and constructive participation.
Examples:
- First Like
- Editor
- Nice Reply
- Helpful Contributor
These appear on your profile and near your posts.
ENERGENIUS Coin Rewards
Some badges additionally grant ENERGENIUS coins as a reward.
These coins may be used in future incentive programs, community achievements, or unlocking special features.
Badges that grant coins clearly display the reward amount in their descriptions.
13. Best Practices
- Search before posting
- Use clear and descriptive titles
- Provide context when asking questions
- Stay respectful and constructive
- Mark helpful answers as solutions
14. Getting Help
If you need assistance:
- Visit the FAQ or Help sections
- Contact moderators
- Post your question in the appropriate category