How to Use Tagging in GoHighLevel Communities

If you manage online communities in ClickUp, Slack, or other platforms and are moving to GoHighLevel, understanding how tagging works will help you keep conversations organized and visible. In GoHighLevel Communities, you can tag channels, members, and events directly inside posts and comments to improve navigation, engagement, and clarity.

This step-by-step guide explains how to use the # symbol for channels and the @ symbol for members and events, following the behavior described in the official support documentation.

Overview of Tagging in GoHighLevel Communities

Tagging in GoHighLevel Communities lets you:

• Reference specific channels using #
• Mention community members with @
• Highlight upcoming or past events with @
• Create clickable links that help users jump directly to the referenced item

These tags work both in new posts and in comments, making it easy to guide members to the right place or person.

For the original feature description, you can review the official help article at GoHighLevel Communities Tagging Channels and Events.

How Tagging Works in GoHighLevel Posts

When creating a new post inside a GoHighLevel community, you can insert tags as you type. The platform automatically surfaces suggestions so you can select the correct channel, member, or event.

GoHighLevel channel tagging with #

Channel tagging makes it easy to direct members to specific spaces in your GoHighLevel community.

1. Start a new post
   Open your community and click to create a new post in the desired channel.

2. Type the # symbol
   In the post body, type # followed immediately by the first few letters of the channel name.

3. Choose the channel from the list
   A dropdown will appear with channel suggestions matching what you typed. Click the correct channel name.

4. Publish your post
   Finish writing your post and publish it. The channel name appears as a clickable tag that takes users directly to that channel.

Example: typing #gen might show a suggestion like #general. Selecting it will insert a linked #general tag in your GoHighLevel post.

GoHighLevel member and event tagging with @

You can also tag community members and events inside posts using the @ symbol.

1. Open the post composer
   Create a new post in your chosen GoHighLevel community channel.

2. Type the @ symbol
   In the text area, type @ followed by the first letters of a member or event name.

3. Select the correct suggestion
   A suggestion list appears. It can include both members and events that match what you typed. Click the appropriate member or event.

4. Verify the tag
   The tag becomes a clickable mention in your post. For members, this clearly indicates who is being referenced. For events, it points users to details about that event.

Note that both member and event results can display together in the same suggestion menu. Carefully confirm you are choosing the right item when tagging in GoHighLevel posts.

Using Tagging in GoHighLevel Comments

Tagging works the same inside comments as it does in posts, letting you easily guide discussions and notify the right people.

Tagging channels in GoHighLevel comments

To reference a channel from a comment:

1. Open the comment box
   Click into the comment field under a post where you want to reply.

2. Type # and the channel name
   Type # followed by part of the channel name. A suggestions list appears just like in posts.

3. Click the desired channel
   Select the right channel from the dropdown. The tag becomes a clickable link inside your comment.

4. Post your comment
   Submit your comment. Community members can now click the channel tag to navigate directly to that space in GoHighLevel.

Tagging members and events in GoHighLevel comments

To mention people or call attention to events within a discussion:

1. Start your comment
   Open the comment area underneath the relevant post.

2. Use the @ symbol
   Type @ and then begin entering a member name or event title.

3. Choose from the suggestions
   The same combined suggestion list of members and events will appear. Click the correct member or event to insert the tag.

4. Publish the comment
   Finish your message and post the comment. The tagged member or event will be highlighted as an interactive link.

Because both events and members are suggested together, review the label carefully before selecting, especially when similar names exist in your GoHighLevel community.

Best Practices for Tagging in GoHighLevel

To keep your community organized and easy to navigate, follow these best practices when tagging channels, members, and events in GoHighLevel:

• Tag only when it adds clarity – Use tags to direct attention, not in every sentence.
• Use clear channel names – Descriptive channel names make # tagging more intuitive for everyone.
• Avoid over-tagging people – Tag only relevant members to prevent unnecessary notifications.
• Highlight key events – Use @ tags on events when talking about schedules, replays, or registration links.
• Check the suggestion list – Since member and event suggestions share one list, always confirm you’re selecting the intended item.

Troubleshooting Tagging Issues in GoHighLevel

If tagging does not behave as expected in your GoHighLevel Communities area, consider the following checks:

• Spelling – Make sure you typed enough characters after # or @ for the correct channel, member, or event to appear.
• Permissions – Confirm that you have access to the channel or event you’re trying to tag.
• Refresh the page – Reload the community to clear any temporary glitches with suggestions.
• Try another browser – Test in a different browser to rule out local browser issues.
• Consult official docs – Compare your behavior with the official GoHighLevel instructions linked above.

Next Steps for Optimizing Your GoHighLevel Communities

Once you are comfortable with tagging, you can focus on broader community structure and engagement strategy in GoHighLevel. Consider:

• Standardizing channel naming conventions to make # tags predictable
• Planning recurring events that can be referenced consistently with @ tags
• Documenting internal team guidelines on when and how to tag members

If you need expert help implementing or optimizing GoHighLevel for your agency or business, you can learn more at Consultevo, which provides consulting and implementation services.

By using # and @ tagging effectively in your GoHighLevel Communities, you will make posts and comments easier to follow, reduce confusion, and guide members directly to the most relevant channels, people, and events.

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