# Create an Independent Collective

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## Create an Independent Collective

1\. If you have not yet done so, [Create a Collective](https://docs.opencollective.com/help/collectives/create-collective), selecting the "For any community" option.

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2\. Once your page is created, click "Start Accepting Contributions".

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3\. Then select "Independent Collective".

![](https://2931279126-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-LWSZizTt4ZC1UNDV89f%2Fuploads%2Fuul6ACOq6or7h2IHvRlU%2FScreen%20Shot%202021-11-02%20at%202.48.49%20PM.png?alt=media\&token=19b1ecf6-2bfd-4e2f-8e42-ca7d2b2e4ff3)

Or, an alternative way to achieve the same thing is to go to Settings > Fiscal Host. Here you can select "Ourselves" and then click "Yes, Activate Independent Collective".

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