> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.siggnal.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Support & Membership

> Send a tip or stay close as a member.

Creators can receive one‑time support (tips) and ongoing support via memberships — gentle ways for your community to stand beside your in‑progress journey.

## Supporters vs Members

* Supporters: People who send a one‑time tip to encourage a creator.
* Members: People who join a creator’s membership tier for ongoing support and benefits.

### Content access

* Public: Everyone can view.
* Supporter‑only: Visible to supporters and members.
* Members‑only: Visible to members only.

### One‑time support (Tips)

<Steps>
  1. On a creator’s page, select the tip amount you want to send.
  2. Review the displayed amount and confirm to tip.
  3. Optionally add a message with your support.
</Steps>

### Membership

<Steps>
  1. Open the membership area on the creator’s page.
  2. Choose a tier and benefits (as configured by the creator).
  3. Complete checkout to become a member and unlock members‑only content.
</Steps>

<Callout type="note" emoji="🔐">
  Payments are processed by configured gateways. Some payment options depend on country and creator payout setup.
</Callout>