# Joining a Club

Clubs use Range Mate to manage applications, memberships, bookings and records. If a club has asked you to apply (or upgrade) through Range Mate, this page walks you through what to expect.

## Getting started

Each club has its own address: `https://<the-club>.range-mate.co.uk`. You'll usually either:

* **Follow an invitation link** the club sent you, or
* Go to the club's **apply** page directly at `https://<the-club>.range-mate.co.uk/apply`.

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Some clubs are **invite-only**. If so, you'll need the invitation (or a valid invitation code) from the club before you can apply. If your code isn't accepted, get in touch with the club to check it's still valid.
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## Completing your application

The application form collects everything the club needs to consider your membership. Exactly what's asked can vary by club, but you'll typically need:

1. **Your personal details** — name, date of birth, contact details and address.
2. **Proof of identity** — a photo or scan you upload.
3. **Firearms certificates**, if relevant — your FAC/SGC details and a copy of the certificate.
4. **Declarations** — confirming things like never having been refused or prohibited, and agreeing to the club's terms.
5. **A password** for your new account.

Have these to hand before you start so you can complete the form in one go.

## Confirming your email

After you submit, we'll send you an email with a confirmation link. **Open it to confirm your address** — your application isn't active until you do.

## What happens next

Once your email is confirmed, your application goes to the club's admins to review. They'll check your details and proof of ID, and then decide how to proceed — for example placing you on **probation** or setting you up with a **full membership**.

Depending on the club's setup you may receive an **invoice** for your membership fee, which you can pay securely online. You'll be notified by email as your application progresses.

## Types of account

Range Mate supports a few different kinds of account, and the club decides which are open to you:

* **Member** — a full or probationary member of the club.
* **Guest** — someone attending as a guest, with limited access (often just to guest events).
* **Visitor** — a visiting certificate holder.
* **Junior** — under-18s are added and managed by a parent or guardian's account rather than having their own login. See [Managing Your Juniors](/for-members/managing-your-juniors.md).

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Already a guest and want to become a full member? Clubs can offer an **upgrade** path so you don't have to start a fresh application.
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