Creating Your Church Account

Creating your church account on Linked.Church is quick and easy. This guide will walk you through the signup process and initial setup of your church profile.

Step 1: Sign Up

Creating Your Account

1. Visit linked.church and click the "Get Started" button
2. Enter your email address and create a secure password
3. Alternatively, you can sign up using your Google account for faster access
4. Check your email for a verification link (if email verification is enabled)
5. Click the verification link to activate your account

First Time Login

After verifying your email, you'll be redirected to the setup process where you can create your church's profile.

Step 2: Create Your Church Profile

When you first sign in, you'll be prompted to create your church profile. This is what visitors will see when they visit your link page.

Basic Information

Fill in the following details:

• Church Name: Enter your church's official name

  • This will be displayed at the top of your link page
  • Example: "First Baptist Church of Springfield"

• URL Slug: Choose a unique URL for your church

  • This will be your link: linked.church/your-church-name
  • Use lowercase letters, numbers, and hyphens only
  • Make it memorable and easy to type
  • Example: first-baptist-springfield

• Bio/Description: Write a welcoming message about your church

  • Keep it concise but informative (2-3 sentences)
  • Include your mission or what makes your church special
  • Example: "Welcome to First Baptist Church! We're a loving community dedicated to worship, fellowship, and serving our neighbors in Springfield."

Profile Image

Upload your church's logo or a representative image:

• Recommended size: 400x400 pixels minimum
• Supported formats: JPG, PNG, WebP
• This image will appear at the top of your link page
• Make sure it's clear and recognizable even at smaller sizes

Step 3: Choose Your Account Type

Linked.Church offers two account types:

Personal Account

• Perfect if you're the only person managing the link page
• Quick and simple setup
• You can always upgrade to a team account later

Team Account (Recommended for Churches)

• Allows multiple staff members to collaborate
• Different permission levels for team members
• Better for churches with multiple ministries or departments
• Maintains continuity if staff changes

To create a team account:

1. Select "Create Team Account" during setup
2. Give your team a name (usually your church name)
3. You'll automatically be set as the team owner

Step 4: Initial Configuration

Set Your Time Zone

Important for scheduling features:

1. Go to Settings
2. Select your church's time zone
3. This ensures scheduled links appear at the correct times

Privacy Settings

Choose whether your page is:

• Public (Recommended): Anyone can view your link page
• Private: Only logged-in team members can view (useful during setup)

Step 5: Verify Your Setup

Before proceeding, make sure you have:

• ✅ Created your account and verified your email
• ✅ Set up your church profile with name and bio
• ✅ Uploaded a profile image
• ✅ Chosen a memorable URL slug
• ✅ Selected the appropriate account type
• ✅ Configured your time zone

What's Next?

Now that your account is created, you're ready to:

• Build your first link page
• Customize your page design
• Invite team members (if using a team account)

Troubleshooting

Can't receive verification email?

• Check your spam/junk folder
• Add noreply@linked.church to your contacts
• Try resending the verification email
• Contact support if issues persist

URL slug is taken?

• Try adding your city or state
• Use abbreviations (e.g., "fbc" for First Baptist Church)
• Add numbers if you have multiple locations
• Contact support if you believe there's an error

Need to change information later?

All profile information can be updated anytime:

1. Go to your dashboard
2. Click on "Settings"
3. Select "Church Profile"
4. Make your changes and save

Security Tips

Keep your church's account secure:

• Use a strong, unique password
• Enable two-factor authentication when available
• Only share login credentials with trusted staff
• Regularly review team member access
• Use team accounts instead of sharing passwords

Ready to add your first links? Continue to Building Your First Link Page!