---
title: Set up a community
description: Set up a Tapmy community as a private space your customers join with a one-time or recurring purchase, then test the join and cancel path.
lead:
  - To set up a Tapmy community, define what members get, set a price and billing period, connect Stripe, and run a test join before you invite anyone.
tags:
  - community
  - memberships
source: docs/tapmy-wiki/pages/set-up-a-community--b92bc175.md
---

## How do I set up a community on Tapmy? {#plan-the-community}

1. Write down what the community is for and what a member walks away with.
2. List what is inside: content, conversations, perks.
3. Pick the access and billing option your account offers, either a one-time payment or a recurring one.
4. Enter the price and billing period. Add the cancellation and refund terms members will see.
5. Connect Stripe so payments and payouts work.
6. Preview the whole path as a new member: buy, get in, cancel. Do this before you invite anyone.

## Is a membership a separate product? {#community-and-recurring-access}

No. In Tapmy, **Community** is the product. A membership is just how people pay for it and keep access, for example monthly. You will not find a separate "Membership" product type to create.

## What should I check before launch? {#before-launch}

Look at what your Community settings actually show for failed payments, cancellation, removing access, moderation and restoring access. Only promise members what you can see in those settings. For plan limits on members, posts and channels, see [Tapmy plan limits](/help/tapmy-plan-limits).