Setting up a Fiscal Host#
Establishing a Fiscal Host on the platform is just the first step. We recommend that you fill in all your details and settings, including your information, policies, fees, and security. This makes it easier to connect with the Collectives that match your mission.
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Interested in understanding Open Collective and how it works? Feel free to play around in our staging area first. https://staging.opencollective.com/ Use a ‘test card’ from Stripe to play with some pretend funds https://stripe.com/docs/testing#cards 
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Getting started with your Fiscal Host#
Get your host registered on Open Collective
Customize what you want to say about yourself
Establish what you want to charge for what you do
Configure receiving money settings
Integrate third-party services to receive payments
Integrate third-party services to make payments
Enable services such as Two-factor Authentication
Let Collectives know your rules and entry requirements
