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Choose the membership type

The type is the category. The plan is the tier inside it, and one type can hold as many as you like.

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Membership Type is the first field on the form and the only one marked required. Choose Select Type to open the list.

The type is a category, not a price. The plan you are creating is a tier inside that category, which is why the help text under the plan name reads "Name of this membership tier". You can have as many plans as you like sharing one type, so a Business type can hold Bronze, Silver and Gold without you creating three types.

Steps

  1. Choose Select Type.
  2. Pick the type that describes who this plan is for. Each one has a help icon with a one line explanation, listed below.
  3. Carry on to the plan's details.

The types, and what each is for

Kannect gives you twenty two to choose from. In Kannect's own words:

For people

  • Individual, for single users joining your community.
  • Community, general membership for public or open communities.
  • Premium, paid tier with additional benefits.
  • VIP, exclusive access membership with premium perks.

For businesses and organizations

  • Business, for companies or organizations joining your community.
  • Corporate, for larger organizations with multiple team members.
  • Small Business, for startups and small teams.
  • Vendor, for businesses offering services or products.
  • Nonprofit, for nonprofit organizations.

Schools, clubs and families

  • Student, for currently enrolled students.
  • Alumni, for graduates or former members.
  • Faculty, for teachers, professors, or staff.
  • Parent, for parents connected to the organization.

Supporters and contributors

  • Donor, for contributing supporters.
  • Sponsor, for organizations providing sponsorship.
  • Partner, for strategic partners and collaborators.
  • Volunteer, for active volunteers.
  • Ambassador, for community advocates or promoters.
  • Mentor, for advisors or experienced members.

Access and facilities

  • Gym, for fitness or facility access.
  • Coworking, for shared workspace access.
  • Facility, for access to physical locations.