Getting Started

Kharisma turns signup into a QR-ready jar in a few clear steps.

Individual, Business, and Nonprofit jars all start with the same basic signup form.

Restaurants, hotels, churches, bars, and nonprofits are use cases -- the jar type is still Individual, Business, or Nonprofit.

Correct setup flow

Step 1. Create your jar

The user provides:

• first name
• last name
• email address (this is where jar notifications go)
• jar type
• Individual
• Business
• Nonprofit

Step 2. Continue onboarding with Stripe

After signup, Kharisma sends an email to connect a financial institution through Stripe.

Stripe manages:

• financial onboarding
• payout setup
• banking verification
• compliance-related verification

Step 3. Get your setup link and access emails

After Stripe onboarding is completed, the user receives:

• emails to access the Kharisma admin tool
• password setup or reset instructions
• access to the dashboard and admin portal
• a Shared Jar invitation if the account was invited to join a team

Step 4. Receive the welcome pack

The welcome pack includes:

• the jar's QR code
• the shareable jar link
• wallet instructions
• onboarding guidance
• helpful links to Learn documentation

Step 5. Start using your jar

The user can immediately:

• start sharing the QR code
• receive tips or payments where the jar type allows
• share links
• appear as a discoverable jar on the Kharisma website
• customize the jar's photo, display name, and about section
• invite staff into a Shared Jar if you are launching a team or venue

What happens next

Once setup is complete, the dashboard and webapp become the main places users return to.

• Dashboard: manage the QR code, welcome materials, and earnings visibility
• WebApp: open the mobile-first browser flow your customers will use

FAQ

Do people need an app to give to my jar?

No. Kharisma is a mobile-first web application, not a downloadable app.

Are restaurants and churches jar types?

No. They are use cases. The jar type is Individual, Business, or Nonprofit.

What should I expect after Stripe onboarding?

You should receive access emails, password instructions, the welcome pack, and the pieces you need to launch quickly.

What should I read next?

Read Onboarding for the visual version of the setup flow, Jars for customization, Dashboard for management, or Shared Jars for team and venue structures.