1) Sign up (founder or supporter)

1. Go to Create account and choose your role.
2. Verify your email if prompted, then sign in.
3. Founders start on your profile. Supporters can start browsing on Discover.

2) For founders: publish your first story

1. Open Create Story.
2. Write your update (what you’re building, what changed, and what you need next).
3. When you’re ready, publish so the status becomes Visible.

Tip: keep posts skimmable—use a short headline, a few bullet points, and a clear call to action (follow, share, support, or reply).

3) For founders: create a campaign

1. Start at Launch a campaign.
2. Add a title, short tagline, and description. Save as a draft any time.
3. Choose your funding type (Donation, Goal based, Subscription, or Micro investment).
4. Set a goal amount when using Goal based funding (or leave it empty for donation-style campaigns).
5. When it looks ready, request review (then launch when approved / ready).

4) Campaign tier (reward tiers) setup

If you choose the Reward tiers support model, you can offer multiple contribution options with clear rewards.

• Create 3–5 tiers at different price points (e.g. “Supporter”, “Early access”, “Sponsor”).
• For each tier, set a name, amount, and description.
• Optional: add estimated delivery and a limit quantity for scarcity / early bird rewards.
• Reorder tiers so the most popular option sits near the top.

5) Funding goals (how to choose)

• Donation: best for ongoing community support with no strict target.
• Goal based: set a clear target (shipping, tooling, first batch, hiring) and explain what happens if you exceed it.
• Subscription: best for recurring updates, perks, or content over time.
• Micro investment: best when you have clear terms and want to attract serious backers (share risk notes and the expected timeline).

6) For supporters: discover, follow, and support

1. Browse founders on Discover.
2. Read stories to understand the founder’s journey, milestones, and needs.
3. Support via a campaign or the available checkout option.
4. Track your activity in your Supporter dashboard (where available).

Next steps

• Read the Help Center for payments, subscriptions, and payout FAQs.
• Check Trust & Safety if you need to report an issue.
• Still stuck? Contact support.