Before You Begin
What You'll Need:
A Slack workspace (free or paid)
A LaunchPass account (free to create, after you make your Slack workspace)
A Stripe account for payments
Basic information about your community
Quick Checklist:
Create/choose your Slack workspace
Sign up for LaunchPass
Set up Stripe (or connect existing account)
Decide on pricing and subscription options
Step 1: Set Up Your Slack Workspace
If You Need to Create a New Workspace:
Go to Slack's website
Enter your email and click "Create a Workspace"
Follow the prompts to set up your workspace
Choose a name that reflects your community
Important Settings to Configure:
Workspace Name: Make it clear and memorable
Channels: Create relevant channels
Permissions: Set appropriate user permissions
Invitations: Decide who can invite members
Step 2: Create Your LaunchPass Account
Go to LaunchPass
Click "Get Started" or "Sign Up"
Choose "Create a Community"
Enter your email and create a password
Verify your email address
Pro Tip:
Use an email you check regularly
Choose a strong password
Save your login information securely
Step 3: Connect Slack to LaunchPass
In your LaunchPass dashboard, click "Add Community"
Select "Slack" as your platform
Click "Connect Slack"
Choose your workspace from the list
Authorize the connection
What This Does:
Links your Slack workspace to LaunchPass
Allows automatic member management
Enables payment-gated access
Step 4: Set Up Payment Processing
Connect Stripe:
In LaunchPass, go to "Billing"
Click "Connect with Stripe"
Sign in or create a Stripe account
Complete the Stripe onboarding
Set Your Pricing:
Choose between:
Monthly subscription
Annual subscription
One-time payment
Set your price point
Add a free trial period (optional)
Payment Schedule:
Payouts typically take 2-7 business days
Transaction fees apply (see Stripe's pricing)
You'll receive payments directly to your bank account
Step 5: Customize Your Community
Branding:
Upload your logo
Choose brand colors
Add a community description
Member Experience:
Set up welcome messages
Create onboarding flows
Customize member permissions
Automation:
Set up automated welcome DMs
Create custom roles
Schedule announcements
Step 6: Launch & Promote
Before Launch:
Test the signup process
Invite a few beta testers
Prepare your content
Promotion Ideas:
Share on social media
Create a landing page
Offer a limited-time discount
Partner with related communities
Growth Tips:
Engage with your members
Collect feedback regularly
Update content frequently
Analyze your metrics
Need Help?
LaunchPass Resources:
Email: [email protected]