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Release: Australia · Updated: 2026-03-12 · Official documentation · View source

Create a gamification rule

Create gamification rules so that users can earn points for community activities.

Before you begin

Role required: sn_gamification.admin

Procedure

  1. Navigate to All > Community > Gamification Administration > Rules.

  2. Click New.

  3. Fill in the fields on the Gamification Rule form as necessary.

FieldDescription
Rule NameA descriptive name for the gamification rule.
Gamification ModuleThe application to which this rule applies. Click the lookup icon to select a module from the Gamification Modules list. The default is Community.
Activity TypeThe user activity for which this rule applies. Click the lookup icon to select one of the available types from the Activity Types list.
Profile Receiving PointsThe type of user profile that earns points for performing the activity defined in this rule. Click the lookup icon to select a profile corresponding to the activity.
Exclude Self-AwardCheck box to ensure that the activity performer is not the same as the profile receiving points.
ActiveEnable this check box to activate the rule. The default is set to active.
Gamification TrackThe gamification track to which this rule belongs. Click the lookup icon to select one of the available tracks from the Gamification Tracks list. By default, two tracks are available:- Community Expertise - Community Participation
PointsThe number of points earned by performing the activity defined in this rule.
Points for Areas of ExpertiseThe points accrued can be used towards a forum or topic level expertise. Click the lock icon to expand the field and configure if the points should accrue towards a forum and/or topic.
  1. Click Submit.

    The newly created rule appears on the Gamification Rules list. This rule appears on the How to Earn Points page.

Parent Topic:Administer gamification