> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.rowhouse.co/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Onboarding

> Overview of organization onboarding: Stripe, bank, and profile

After you [create an organization](/getting-started/create-organization), onboarding walks you through payments and payouts so your club can accept money and receive it in your bank account.

## Onboarding steps (overview)

1. **Stripe Connect**\
   Connect your Stripe account so Rowhouse can process dues, event payments, and merch sales on your behalf. You'll complete Stripe's flow (business type, representative, EIN, bank, etc.). See [Stripe Connect](/getting-started/stripe-connect).

2. **Bank details**\
   Add or confirm the bank account where you want to receive payouts. See [Bank details](/getting-started/bank-details).

3. **Profile** (if shown)\
   Confirm or add your name and contact information for the account.

<Note>
  You can often complete Stripe and bank in one flow. If you skip a step, you can return from **Settings** or the dashboard when you're ready to accept payments.
</Note>

## Why Stripe Connect?

Rowhouse uses **Stripe Connect** so that:

* Payments go to your organization's Stripe account (you're the connected account).
* You receive payouts to your bank on the schedule Stripe defines (e.g. rolling or weekly).
* Rowhouse never holds your funds; Stripe handles compliance and payouts.

See [Stripe Connect](/getting-started/stripe-connect) for details and troubleshooting.

## If onboarding is incomplete

* **Dues, events, and merch**: You can still set up dues groups, events, and merch. Members won't be able to complete payment until Stripe Connect (and bank, if required) is complete.
* **Payouts**: You must complete Stripe onboarding and add a bank account to receive payouts. See [Payouts](/finance/payouts).

Stuck? See [Troubleshooting](/getting-started/troubleshooting) for common onboarding issues.