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## Resource: Members



## Article: Introduction

## Article Link: https://dev.wix.com/docs/velo/apis/wix-members-v2/members/introduction.md

## Article Content:

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title: Introduction
---

# Introduction

 

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> **Note:** This module is [universal](/api-overview/api-versions#universal-modules). Functions in this module can run on both the backend and frontend, unless specified otherwise.


The Members API allows you to create and manage a site's members.

With the Members API, you can:
- [Create](wix-members-v2/members/create-member), [update](wix-members-v2/members/update-member), and [delete](wix-members-v2/members/delete-member) site members.
- [Retrieve](wix-members-v2/members/query-members) member's information from your site.
- [Add](wix-members-v2/members/join-community) the currently logged in member to your site's community, or [remove](wix-members-v2/members/leave-community) the member from your site's community. 
- [Clear](https://dev.wix.com/docs/velo/api-reference/wix-members-v2/members/delete-member-addresses.md) a member's contact information such as their addresses, phone numbers, and emails. 

To use the Members API, import `{ members }` from the `wix-members.v2` module. 

```javascript
import { members } from 'wix-members.v2';
```

## Before you begin

It’s important to note the following points before starting to code:
- You must add the Members Area app on your site. 

## Permissions information

The following functions in Members are restricted and only run if you elevate permissions
using the `wix-auth` [`elevate()`](https://www.wix.com/velo/reference/wix-auth/elevate)
function:
- [createMember()](wix-members-v2/members/create-member)
- [deleteMember()](wix-members-v2/members/delete-member)

<blockquote class='warning'>
<p>
<strong>Warning:</strong>
Elevating a function allows it to be called by any site visitor.
Exercise caution to prevent security vulnerabilities.
</p>
</blockquote>


## Terminology

- **Members:** Site visitors who have signed up as members through your site's [Member Signup Form](https://support.wix.com/en/article/about-the-member-signup-form). Members have their own profiles and can interact with other members of the site community.
- **Site Community:** A platform on your site where members can interact with eachother.