# Creating a Collective

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Open Collective allows you to create a transparent funding page for your project in just a few clicks. No need to incorporate, hire a lawyer and accountant, or define organizational roles!

Once you've registered on Open Collective, reveal the dropdown menu by clicking on your username, then click on the **+ New** button under the **My Collectives** section.

![Adding a collective](https://2931279126-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LWSZizTt4ZC1UNDV89f%2F-MazlKziSwO4bZ9Zmw6b%2F-MaznKsqevRgWiYOV0RB%2FCollectives_Creating_a_collective_2021-05-31.png?alt=media\&token=4384390d-40f7-4810-a135-63ef19611230)

Then, select the category that best describes your Collective.

!['Create a Collective' page showing three categories for Collectives: open source projects, community, and climate initiatives.](https://2931279126-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LWSZizTt4ZC1UNDV89f%2F-MdozVkLK8WKGCJkNvM2%2F-Mdp29orhJzwyLFdeqsU%2FCollectives_creatingacollective_createacollective_2021-07-5.png?alt=media\&token=a80c76b0-2af1-47a7-ab67-23bb04e9d20f)

If you are not creating an [open-source Collective,](https://www.oscollective.org/) you will be immediately directed to a Collective creation form, where you will be asked for your **Collective name**, **URL slug** of choice, and a **brief description** of your Collective's activities. 

![](https://2931279126-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LWSZizTt4ZC1UNDV89f%2F-M387Is7IcLtY5bG_xLj%2F-M387h51Ei50u6gCdRPy%2FCollectives_Creating-a-Collective_Form_2020-03-23.png?alt=media\&token=63b4409d-1d0b-46e7-884e-4ebf27d6d3b1)

If you are creating a Collective for an **open-source project**, you will be directed to a verification process to join the [Open Source Collective](https://www.oscollective.org/) fiscal host. [More info about that here](https://docs.opencollective.com/help/collectives/osc-verification).


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