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Memberful is free forever while you’re in test mode. When you’re ready to go live, you can add your payment method and connect with Stripe. Once you’re connected to Stripe, you can start accepting live payments. In this article, we’ll explore how to add a payment method and connect your Stripe account to go live with Memberful!

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Add a payment method

When you’re ready to accept real payments on your site, navigate to Settings → Stripe. You’ll be prompted to add a payment method so we can charge you the monthly Memberful plan fee when you go live.
Add a payment method
Once you go live, you can’t return to test mode, so stay in test mode until you’re fully ready to launch. Connecting to Stripe will also start your Memberful monthly fees.

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Connect your Stripe account

Once that’s done, click Connect with Stripe and select your Stripe account.
Connect with Stripe
Once live, you CANNOT switch back to test mode. We will:
  • Turn off test mode
  • Turn on real payments
  • Delete all test orders
  • Delete all test members
  • Lock your currency
  • Charge your plan fee
If you don’t have a Stripe account, you can sign up directly from Memberful. The form is short and simple!

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Start accepting live payments

Now your Memberful monthly plan is active…
Your plan is active
And you’re ready to start accepting live payments. 🚀
Connected to Stripe
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