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

# Memberships

> Sell one recurring membership from your PayRequest Page and publish members-only posts.

# Memberships

Memberships let visitors support your work with a recurring payment and unlock private posts on your PayRequest Page. Each Page has one simple membership plan, so visitors do not need to compare tiers before joining.

<Info>
  Your membership is also a normal PayRequest product. Editing it from **PayRequest Page → Membership** or from **Products** updates the same product.
</Info>

## What Memberships Include

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="One recurring plan" icon="repeat">
    Set one price and choose a daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly billing interval.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Reusable benefits" icon="list-checks">
    Add one benefit per line. These are stored as the product benefits and displayed on your public Page.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Members-only posts" icon="lock">
    Publish updates that only customers with an active membership can read.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Customer self-service" icon="user-gear">
    Members can log in to your Page, view their membership, manage notifications, and request cancellation.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Before You Start

Connect at least one supported recurring payment provider:

* **Mollie** — uses the first payment to create a mandate for future recurring charges
* **Stripe Connect** — runs the subscription directly on your connected Stripe account
* **PayRequest Merchant of Record** — PayRequest handles the Stripe charge and transfers your proceeds to your verified payout account

<Warning>
  PayPal does not currently support PayRequest Page memberships. A normal PayPal connection can still accept supported one-time payments.
</Warning>

## Create Your Membership

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open your PayRequest Page">
    In the dashboard, go to **PayRequest Page** and open the **Membership** tab.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enable membership">
    Click **Enable membership**. If you do not already have a membership product, PayRequest creates one automatically. If multiple membership products already exist, choose which product belongs to this Page.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Describe the plan">
    Enter a clear name and description. Explain who the membership is for and what members receive.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set the price and interval">
    Choose the recurring price and a daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly billing interval. Price changes apply to new members; existing members keep the price attached to their current subscription.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add benefits">
    Enter one benefit per line, such as early access, private updates, behind-the-scenes posts, or community perks.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose an image">
    Upload a JPG, PNG, or WebP image, use your PayRequest Page profile avatar, generate an image with AI on Premium, or choose no image.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save and preview">
    Click **Save membership**, then open your public Page and select the **Membership** tab to review the plan as visitors see it.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## How Joining Works

When a visitor clicks **Become a member**, PayRequest sends them through the recurring checkout supported by your connected provider. After the first payment succeeds, PayRequest links the customer to an active subscription and gives them access to members-only posts.

The public membership card can show:

* Membership image or profile avatar
* Name and description
* Recurring price and interval
* Product benefits
* Current membership status for logged-in customers
* Join or cancellation action

<Tip>
  Keep the first version of your membership easy to understand. A short list of specific benefits is usually more convincing than a long list of vague promises.
</Tip>

## Publish Members-Only Posts

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create a post">
    Go to **Posts** and create a new post or edit an existing draft.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set access">
    Choose **Members only** under post access. Membership setup and payout verification must be complete before this option is available.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Write a useful public introduction">
    The title and introduction help non-members understand what the post offers. The protected content remains locked until they join or log in.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Notify members">
    When broadcasting the post, choose the members audience. Emails contain a short excerpt and secure link, not the full protected post.
  </Step>
</Steps>

Visitors without access see a locked preview with options to join or log in. Active and trial members can read the complete post. PayRequest uses private, no-store caching for protected post responses.

## Member Login and Access

Customer login is enabled automatically when you create a Page membership. PayRequest emails a single-use magic link and returns the member to the post they originally tried to open.

Access is granted only when:

* The customer belongs to the same business as the PayRequest Page
* The subscription belongs to the Page's linked membership product
* The subscription status is active or trial

## Cancellation

Logged-in members can open the **Membership** tab and cancel from their Page account. Stripe cancellations are scheduled for the end of the current billing period. Mollie-backed PayRequest subscriptions stop at their scheduled cancellation date. Access remains available while the subscription is still active.

## Frequently Asked Questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Can I create multiple membership tiers?">
    Not currently. Each PayRequest Page has one membership plan. This keeps setup and checkout simple.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I edit the membership under Products?">
    Yes. The Page membership and membership product are the same record. Changes made in either place are reflected in the other.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I change the membership price?">
    Yes. The new price applies to future members. Existing Stripe members retain the price attached to their existing subscription.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can followers read members-only posts?">
    No. Following a Page and holding an active membership are separate. Only active or trial members can unlock protected posts.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Does the notification email contain the private post?">
    No. It contains only a title, short excerpt, and link. The complete post is checked after the member opens the Page.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I use PayPal for memberships?">
    Not yet. Use Mollie, Stripe Connect, or PayRequest Merchant of Record.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Posts" icon="newspaper" href="/shop-and-checkout/posts">
    Create public and members-only updates for your Page.
  </Card>

  <Card title="PayRequest Page Styling" icon="palette" href="/shop-and-checkout/sales-page-styling">
    Customize the avatar, description, colors, and social links around your membership.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Connect Stripe" icon="stripe" href="/payment-processing/connect-stripe">
    Connect and verify a Stripe account for direct membership subscriptions.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Subscription Lifecycle" icon="repeat" href="/subscriptions/subscription-lifecycle">
    Learn how recurring subscriptions move through their different statuses.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>