> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.range-mate.co.uk/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.range-mate.co.uk/for-club-admins/setting-up-a-new-club.md).

# Setting up a new Club

Welcome! This section is for club admins getting a club onto Range Mate. You can start in one of two ways, both free to begin:

* **A directory listing** — get your club listed in the public Range Mate directory so shooters can find you. No commitment to run anything else.
* **The full club platform** — a free trial of everything: memberships, bookings, range logs, payments and records (this includes a directory listing too).

## Getting started

Head to [**setup.range-mate.co.uk/get-started**](https://setup.range-mate.co.uk/get-started) and choose the option that suits you. Both follow the same short, two-step sign-up:

1. **Your club's basics** — name, a short name (we suggest a web address from it), and your town and county. You'll also agree to the Range Mate Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy here before you continue.
2. **Your account** — create your login as the club's first admin. This is a lightweight admin account: just your name, your role at the club, email and a password — you don't fill in a full member application at this stage.

Confirm your email when prompted, and you're in.

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Picked a directory listing but later want the full platform? You can **upgrade to a free trial** at any time from your dashboard — your details carry over.
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## If you chose a directory listing

You'll land on your listing dashboard, where you can fill in and manage what's published. See [**Club Directory Listing**](/for-club-admins/club-directory-listing.md). New listings are reviewed by the Range Mate team before they go live.

## If you chose the full platform

You'll land on a **setup checklist** that walks you through everything needed to go live. See [**Initial Configuration**](/for-club-admins/setting-up-a-new-club/initial-configuration.md), then [**Onboarding Existing Members**](/for-club-admins/setting-up-a-new-club/onboarding-existing-members.md) to bring your current members across.

## Before you start the full setup

It helps to have a few things ready:

* The **Stripe details** you'll use to take payments **from your members** (you can also set this up later).
* Your **membership types** and their prices (e.g. Full, Probationary).
* Your **ranges/locations** and roughly when your **membership year** runs (the default is 1st Jan – 31st Dec, and it's configurable).