Getting Started
Learn the real Kharisma onboarding flow, Stripe handoff, dashboard access, and welcome pack steps.
Getting Started
Kharisma turns signup into a QR-ready support flow in a few clear steps.
Business, Individual, and Nonprofit accounts all start with the same basic signup form.
Restaurants, hotels, churches, bars, and nonprofits are use cases, not account types.
Correct onboarding flow
Step 1. Sign up on Kharisma
The user provides:
- first name
- last name
- account type
- Business
- Individual
- Nonprofit
Step 2. Continue onboarding with Stripe
After signup, Kharisma sends an email to continue onboarding with Stripe.
Stripe manages:
- financial onboarding
- payout setup
- banking verification
- compliance-related verification
Step 3. Get 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 joined profile invitation if the account was invited into an organization
Step 4. Receive the welcome pack
The welcome pack includes:
- QR codes
- wallet instructions
- onboarding guidance
- helpful links to Learn documentation
Step 5. Start using Kharisma
The user can immediately:
- start using QR codes
- receive payments, donations, or tips where allowed
- share links
- appear publicly on the Kharisma website for donations
- customize the profile image, display name, and about section
What happens next
Once onboarding is complete, the dashboard and webapp become the main places users return to.
- Dashboard: manage QR codes and welcome materials
- WebApp: open the mobile-first browser flow
FAQ
Do customers need an app?
No. Kharisma is a mobile-first web application, not a downloadable app.
Are restaurants and churches account types?
No. They are use cases. The account type is Business, Individual, or Nonprofit.
What should I expect after Stripe onboarding?
You should receive access emails, password instructions, and the welcome pack.
What should I read next?
Read Onboarding for the visual version of the setup flow, Profiles for customization, Dashboard for management, or Connected Profiles for team and organization structures.