Joining a Hierarchy

What is a Hierarchy?

In TaskManager, a hierarchy is your private space for managing D/s dynamics, tasks, training, and communication. Think of it as your digital household where you can:

• Assign and track tasks between dominant(s) and submissive(s)
• Create training programs with progressive phases
• Manage rewards, consequences, and contracts
• Share media, journals, and scene logs privately
• Track chastity, rituals, and relationship check-ins

Browsing Hierarchies

After creating your account and completing age verification, you'll see the hierarchy browser. This is where you can discover existing hierarchies or create your own.

Filter Options

Use the filter bar to narrow down hierarchies that match your interests:

By Category

Hierarchies are organized by dynamic type:

• D/s Dynamics - Dominant/submissive relationships
• M/s Dynamics - Master/slave relationships
• DD/lg & Caregiver - Daddy Dom/little girl and caregiver dynamics
• Pet Play - Pet/Owner dynamics
• Service-Oriented - Focus on service and protocol
• Training & Mentorship - Educational and mentorship focus
• High Protocol - Formal protocol-heavy dynamics
• 24/7 Lifestyle - Full-time power exchange
• Casual & Exploratory - Newcomers and exploration
• Support & Discussion - Community support groups
• Educational - Learning and workshops
• Local Meetups - In-person local groups
• Events & Gatherings - Event-focused communities

By Location Type

• Online - Remote-only dynamics (default)
• In-Person - Local/in-person focus
• Hybrid - Both online and in-person

By Location

When you select In-Person or Hybrid, you can search by city or region (e.g., "Austin, TX", "Bay Area", "UK").

Understanding Hierarchy Cards

Each hierarchy in the browse list shows:

• Icon/Avatar - Visual branding (or initials if none)
• Name - The hierarchy's display name
• Tagline - A short description hook
• Category Badge - The dynamic type
• Activity Indicator - How active the hierarchy is
• Member Count - Number of current members
• Tags - Hashtag-style discovery tags (e.g., #beginner-friendly, #mentorship)
• Join Button - Shows the join type

Activity Levels

Activity scores help you find active hierarchies:

Score	Label	Indicator
80-100	Very Active	● Green
50-79	Active	● Green
20-49	Moderate	● Yellow
1-19	Low Activity	● Orange
0	Dormant	● Gray

Join Types

Hierarchies have different join policies:

1. Open
   Click "Join" and you're in immediately. No approval required. Great for casual or exploratory hierarchies.
2. Approval Required
   Your request is sent to the hierarchy's admins for review. You'll be notified when approved or declined. The hierarchy may show a custom join message explaining their requirements.
3. Invite Only
   These hierarchies don't appear in the public browser. You need a direct invite code or link from someone already in the hierarchy.
4. Private
   Completely hidden from search. Only accessible via direct invite code.

How to Join

From the Browse Screen

1. Find a Hierarchy
   Use the filters to narrow down your options. Read taglines and check activity levels.
2. Click Join
   Click the Join button on the hierarchy card.
3. Set Your Display Name
   Choose how you want to appear in this hierarchy - your username or a custom display name. This can be different in each hierarchy you join.
4. Wait for Approval (if required)
   If the hierarchy requires approval, you'll see a pending status. You'll be notified when approved.

Using an Invite Code

1. Get the Code
   Ask your dominant, partner, or friend for the hierarchy's join code.
2. Go to Join Page
   Navigate to "Join Hierarchy" from your dashboard or use the direct link they provide.
3. Enter the Code
   Type or paste the invite code and click Join.

What Happens After You Join

Once you're a member of a hierarchy:

• Your dashboard changes - The Helm shows your tasks, training, and activity for this hierarchy
• You can receive tasks - Admins and owners can assign tasks to you
• Features unlock - Access to rewards, training programs, media library, contracts, and more (depending on your role and hierarchy settings)
• Notifications start - You'll receive notifications for tasks, messages, and hierarchy activity

Your Role

When you join, you're assigned a role:

• Member - Can complete tasks, participate in training, view assigned content
• Admin - Can manage settings, create tasks, invite members (assigned by owner)
• Owner - Full control including billing and deletion (only the creator)

Your experience in The Helm adapts based on whether you're primarily a submissive or dominant in the hierarchy. See The Helm Dashboard guide for details.

Creating Your Own Hierarchy

If you want to start your own dynamic, click "Create Hierarchy" from the onboarding screen or your dashboard.

Learn more about creating and managing hierarchies →

Leaving a Hierarchy

You can leave any hierarchy at any time:

1. Go to the hierarchy's Settings
2. Scroll to the bottom
3. Click "Leave Hierarchy"
4. Confirm your choice