> ## 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.

# Quickstart

> Get your organization on Rowhouse in a few steps

Follow these steps to go from sign-up to collecting dues or running your first event.

## Step 1: Sign up

1. Go to [Rowhouse](https://rowhouse.co) and click **Sign up** (or **Get started**).
2. Sign up with **email** or **Google**.
3. If you use email, verify your address using the link we send.

<Tip>
  Use the same email you'll use for your organization so you can be added as an admin.
</Tip>

## Step 2: Create or join an organization

**Create a new organization**

1. After signing in, click **Create Club** (or use the club switcher in the sidebar).
2. Enter your **organization name** and choose a **slug** (e.g. `my-club` for `rowhouse.co/my-club`).
3. Complete the onboarding steps: connect Stripe (for payments), add bank details if you'll receive payouts, and finish your profile if prompted.

**Join an existing organization**

1. Use the **Join Club** option in the sidebar, or open the invite link your admin shared.
2. Enter the **join code** if you have one, or sign in and accept the invite.

See [Create an organization](/getting-started/create-organization) and [Join an organization](/getting-started/join-organization) for details.

## Step 3: Add members

1. Go to **Members** in the sidebar.
2. Click **Add member** and enter name, email, and optionally phone.
3. For many members at once, use **Import** and upload a CSV. See [CSV upload](/members/csv-upload) for column mapping and format.

<Note>
  Members can also join via a public join link or by paying dues/event fees; they'll be created automatically.
</Note>

## Step 4: Set up your first dues or event

**Dues**

1. Go to **Finance** → **Dues**.
2. Optionally create a [dues group](/dues/dues-groups) (e.g. "Fall 2025 dues") with a default amount.
3. Select members and click **Assign dues**. Enter amount, description, and optional due date.
4. Share the **pay link** with members so they can pay online. See [Assigning dues](/dues/assigning-dues) and [Pay link](/dues/pay-link).

**Event**

1. Go to **Events** and click **Create event**.
2. Enter title, date/time, location, and optionally a payment amount.
3. **Invite members** and send invites. Members can RSVP and pay (if the event has a fee) via the link in the email. See [Create event](/events/create-event) and [Invite members](/events/invite-members).

## Next steps

* **Groups**: Create groups (e.g. "Board", "Class of 2026") and use them to [send emails to a group](/groups/using-groups-in-emails) or manage event invitees.
* **Emails**: Create [templates](/emails/templates) and [drafts](/emails/drafts), then [send](/emails/sending) to members or groups.
* **Website**: Build your org's site with [Pages](/website/pages) and the [page editor](/website/page-editor).
* **Merch**: Set up a [merch group](/merch/create-merch-group) and [storefront](/merch/storefront) to sell items with variants.

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