Before you begin, make sure you’ve completed the Required Shopify Settings for Communities. Once your store is configured, you can create and launch your Community in Single.
Setup Checklist
1. Create Your Community
In Single, go to Community → Create Community.
Enter:
Program Name (the name fans will see).
Launch Date (ET) and Launch Time (ET).
Optional:
Presale Date and Time (ET) (for early access).
Member Limit (cap total signups).
Click Save.
2. Add Community Tiers
Communities can include one or both:
Free Tier – for growing your email list and offering basic perks.
Premium Tier – for paid memberships, vinyl clubs, and recurring revenue.
Free Tier (Optional):
Fans must create an account to access content.
Add:
Tier Name and Description (HTML supported).
Tier Image (JPG/PNG, <20MB).
Welcome Notifications (customizable order confirmation, thank-you page, emails).
Optional settings:
Customer Tag (for segmentation).
Member Limit (cap free signups).
Terms & Conditions Opt-In (toggle if needed).
Block signups if perks are unavailable (optional safeguard).
Premium Tier (Paid):
Perfect for offering exclusive benefits and subscriptions.
Add:
Tier Name and Description.
Tier Image (optional).
Welcome Notifications (customize as needed).
Configure Advanced Options:
Customer Tag.
Member Limit.
Terms & Conditions Opt-In.
Block signups if perks are unavailable.
Set Subscription Terms:
Choose a Billing Interval (monthly, quarterly, yearly, or custom).
Set the Price (USD).
Choose how renewals work:
Same as Signup Date (default), or
Anchor Date (bill all members on the same day each month).
If anchoring, select the Anchor Day (1–31) and Anchor Time.
Add a Renewal Message (optional).
3. Publish Your Community
Review all program and tier details.
Click Publish.
Test your setup:
Checkout for Free and Premium tiers.
Payment processing for Premium tiers.
Welcome emails, login flow, and landing pages.
Copy your Community URL and add it to your store navigation.
Customize your Community page design (optional).