Getting Started

Use the 2 guides below as a primer to begin to understand the basics of Chargify. We recommend understanding the topics below to gain an understanding of how Chargify works for you and for your Subscribers.

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1. Create/configure a Site and configure a gateway

• Sites Intro
• Site settings
• Gateway Configuration

If you need an introduction to the purpose and function of Gateways and Merchant Accounts, or need help obtaining one, please see our FAQ on Basic Payment Gateway Requirements

2. Configure your Products

• Products Intro
• Product Editing

3. Go Live

Before you can switch out of test mode and start accepting live transactions, your site must meet a few basic qualifications.

• Clearing Your Site’s Data
• Testing Your Site
• Enable Live Mode

4. Allow Customers to buy Subscriptions

• Subscriptions Intro
• Public Pages Intro

5. Control access to your app or service

• Integration Intro
• Webhooks Intro

6. Revenue Recovery

• Dunning Management