> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.common.xyz/commonwealth/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.common.xyz/commonwealth/community/creating-your-own-community/creating-a-substrate-community.md).

# Creating a Substrate Community

***Please note in order to spin up a Cosmos Community you MUST reach out to the common team -** Please feel free to message Mark\_CMN on Telegram, email <mark@common.xyz> or check out our*[ *discord* ](https://discord.com/invite/commonwealth)

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To make a Substrate forum add the project name, node url, token symbol, and spec file formatted in JSON. Once complete, press “test connection” to ensure all data was inputted correctly. After successful testing, add a description and fill out any other relevant fields. After the description is added click “Save changes” to create the Substrate forum.