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 Alternatively, the [groupfolder app](https://nextcloud.com/blog/new-version-of-groupfolders-app-is-coming/) may be an option which we are currently testing.
 
 ## Circles
+With the Circles function, users can create their own groups and manage their members. A circle can include other users, work colleagues, friends, a team, or even a school class. These custom groups, called Circles, can then be used by any other app to assign sharing. For example, a file, folder, calendar, or address book can be shared with a circle.
 
-This is a quick guide to the nextcloud circles extension.
+![image1](uploads/a3028f44eacc3c03f7e1ed53bfcc3c63/image1.png)
 
-Circles allow users to create their own groups for sharing, messaging etc.
-It is very practical for sharing the storage space of your faircloud with other faircloud users.
+### Circles
+- Circles are accessible via the Contacts app
+- Circles serve as user-defined groups
 
-![circles1](uploads/c49639bda42332bc0161fdfdc7039f9c/circles1.png)
+![image2](uploads/53812754a712cf9a5a814b5a7e8024ca/image2.png)
 
-Click on the circle icon at the top line to get an overview of existing public circles. 
+### Add a Circle
+- a new circle can be added via the plus icon
+- with circles, groups can be created and shared with other users on a Nextcloud instance
 
-### Creating a circle
+![image3](uploads/ea2cc2263a458180653a91e0c56097f6/image3.png)
 
-In the top left search bar you can type a name, choose the circle type and create a circle. 
+### Name of the circle
+- Assign a name for the circle and confirm with "Create a circle"
 
-- Personal Circle: A circle for yourself to share links with etc. The circle is not accessible by anybody else but yourself.
+![image4](uploads/870376f7bdf5f7543efa94781cde17db/image4.png)
 
-- Public Circle: A Circle that anyone can access and join. It's visible for everyone using our cloud.
+### Owner of the circle
+- the creator of the circle is automatically set as owner
+- the role of the owner can also be assigned to other members afterwards
 
-- Closed Circle: Can only be joined if allowed by an admin. This circle is visible for everyone.
+![image5](uploads/a52eb98f125c4c40bed7d5e6d37cc29a/image5.png)
 
-- Secret Circle: Cannot be seen by other users. Only can be joined if you're invited by an admin.
+### Add members
+- via "Add members" users can be added to a circle
 
-All circles can still be managed by admins and owners.
+![image6](uploads/b3aa73b5d160843a9a7ffd92eda9e21b/image6.png)
 
-The circles can be managed by choosing the circle you want to edit in the dark grey bar second from the left where you can search for circles. 
+- via search you can search for single users and add them to the circle
+- users can also be selected directly from the list
+- also whole groups or circles can be added
 
-![cirles2](uploads/a17cf5906dd34565fec78fb49c2e7d91/cirles2.png)
+![image7](uploads/b62d410b784ff61d2b8b63f3c0e81980/image7.png)
 
-Editing the name, description as well as kicking users and deleting the circle can only be done by owners. Admins can add users, change roles and connect groups with the circle.
+### Edit properties
+- Copy link to circle
+- Add description
 
-### Sharing a file or folder
+![image8](uploads/fbd520fd89f513b0842558deeeb89b28/image8.png)
 
-You can share a file or a folder by clicking on the sharing button (3 dots connected by two lines, on the right to the folder/file name) with
+### Configure circle
 
-* any user with a fairlogin account
-* any circle you are a member of
-* external users (sharing link - default valid for half a year)
+#### Invitations
+- Anyone can apply for membership
+Public circle: Anyone can see the circle and apply for membership.
+- Members must accept the invitation
+Invited member:s are automatically added to the circle.
+- Memberships must be confirmed / accepted by a moderator (requires Open)
+Anyone can find this circle and request to join. Entry requires confirmation by a moderator
+- Members can also invite
+Not only the moderator can invite other users, but also the members themselves.
 
-![circles_sharefolder_barb_marked](uploads/c95cb0a6934cc8cad920e8b629f78bc3/circles_sharefolder_barb_marked.png)
+![image9](uploads/6db493c1823babf69f1a8667b00cd9ff/image9.png)
 
-After successfully sharing the folder you see a text saying "Shared" next to the sharing symbol.
-As well as the name of your circle listed in the sharing menu.
+#### Visibility
+- Visible for everyone
+Public circle: Everyone can see the circle.
 
-![see_shared_circle_marked](uploads/d4b0f5613d17fe2a892e180e744a3d38/see_shared_circle_marked.png) 
+#### Circle membership
+- Prevent circle from being a member of another circle
+The circle cannot be added to another circle.
 
+#### Delete circle
+- Circle can be deleted using the button.
+
+![image10](uploads/25d0c43e4b90c21dcaa6f93f23d421f2/image10.png)
+
+### Manage members
+Via the three points individual members can be managed by the owner (admin).
+Other members can be
+
+- become a moderator
+(the moderator can confirm membership requests)
+- to the admin
+(the admin can manage the other members)
+- as sole owner
+
+appointed.
+
+Members can also be removed or leave the circle themselves.
+
+![image11](uploads/275672aacb7f8fbf12f102b6f7ffec40/image11.png)
+
+### Working with circles and projects
+
+**Files**
+- share a folder with a circle
+- all members can access the documents and work in the folder
+
+![image12](uploads/b609e7b36b8c8fbdaf561e6253db9c05/image12.png)
+
+**Deck**
+- share a project with a circle
+- all members get access to the board and can create tasks
+- additionally you can choose if the members of the circle can edit, share and / or manage the board
+
+![image13](uploads/3d04052fcc56e4f791b4c19985a26b90/image13.png)
+
+**Existing projects**
+- Members of an existing project can be grouped together in a circle: the existing folder structure can then be shared with the circle and all will have access to the documents.
+
+**New projects**
+- Members of a new project can be created as a circle and relevant content from other nextcloud apps can be shared with the circle for joint editing.
+
+**Admin role**
+- the admin manages the members of a circle
+- One of his tasks is to create the members of the individual projects as corresponding circles so that they can be granted access to the documents.
 
 ## Adding external storage