> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.opencollective.com/help/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.opencollective.com/help/collectives.md).

# Collectives

- [Collectives FAQ](https://docs.opencollective.com/help/collectives/collectives.md)
- [Creating a Collective](https://docs.opencollective.com/help/collectives/create-collective.md)
- [Quick Start Guide](https://docs.opencollective.com/help/collectives/quick-start-guide.md)
- [Collective Settings](https://docs.opencollective.com/help/collectives/collective-settings.md)
- [Customize Collective](https://docs.opencollective.com/help/collectives/collective-settings/customize-collective.md)
- [Team](https://docs.opencollective.com/help/collectives/collective-settings/core-contributors.md)
- [Collective Goals & Tiers](https://docs.opencollective.com/help/collectives/collective-settings/tiers-goals.md)
- [Expense Policy](https://docs.opencollective.com/help/collectives/collective-settings/expense-policy.md)
- [Data Export](https://docs.opencollective.com/help/collectives/collective-settings/data-export.md)
- [Security](https://docs.opencollective.com/help/collectives/collective-settings/security.md)
- [Integrations](https://docs.opencollective.com/help/collectives/collective-settings/integrations.md): Learn how to integrate notifications from Open Collective in your own chat or website using Webhooks
- [Zero Collective Balance](https://docs.opencollective.com/help/collectives/collective-settings/zero-collective-balance.md)
- [Closing a Collective](https://docs.opencollective.com/help/collectives/collective-settings/closing-a-collective.md)
- [Add Fiscal Host](https://docs.opencollective.com/help/collectives/add-fiscal-host.md)
- [Change Fiscal Host](https://docs.opencollective.com/help/collectives/change-fiscal-host.md)
- [Open Source Collectives](https://docs.opencollective.com/help/collectives/osc-verification.md): Guidance for open source projects on open collective
- [Setting up GitHub Sponsors](https://docs.opencollective.com/help/collectives/osc-verification/github-sponsors.md)
- [Transparent Budget](https://docs.opencollective.com/help/collectives/budget.md)
- [Expenses](https://docs.opencollective.com/help/collectives/expenses.md)
- [Updates & Comms](https://docs.opencollective.com/help/collectives/communication.md)
- [Custom Email](https://docs.opencollective.com/help/collectives/custom-email.md)
- [Moderation](https://docs.opencollective.com/help/collectives/moderation.md)
- [Conversations](https://docs.opencollective.com/help/collectives/conversations.md): A discussion forum for your Collective
- [Events](https://docs.opencollective.com/help/collectives/events.md): You can set up events for your community and sell tickets that go straight to your Collective budget.
- [Projects](https://docs.opencollective.com/help/collectives/projects.md)
- [Funding Options](https://docs.opencollective.com/help/collectives/funding-options.md): Direct donations are not the only way a Collective can receive revenue
- [Buttons & Banners](https://docs.opencollective.com/help/collectives/widgets.md)
- [Connected Collectives](https://docs.opencollective.com/help/collectives/connectedcollectives.md)
- [Contribution flow](https://docs.opencollective.com/help/collectives/contribution-flow.md)


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