# Gately Documentation

Gately is a complete membership solution that helps you build, manage, and grow your membership business. From authentication to payments, content protection to email campaigns — everything you need in one platform.

## Why Gately?

### All-in-One Platform
Authentication, payments, content, email, helpdesk — no need to piece together multiple tools

### No-Code Friendly
Works with Framer, Webflow, and any website builder

### Developer Ready
Full SDK and API for custom integrations

### Built for Scale
From solo creators to enterprise teams

## What You Can Build

### Membership Sites
Create gated content areas with tiered access levels. Perfect for:
- Premium content libraries
- Exclusive community areas
- VIP member sections

### Online Courses (LMS)
Build and sell courses with progress tracking, quizzes, and certificates.

### SaaS Applications
Add authentication and subscription billing to your software product.

### Paid Communities
Monetize your community with membership tiers and exclusive content.

### Client Portals
Give clients a branded login experience to access their resources.

## Use Cases

### Content Creators & Educators
- Sell online courses with video lessons
- Create membership tiers (Free, Pro, VIP)
- Protect premium content behind paywalls
- Track student progress and completion
- Issue certificates automatically

### SaaS & Software Products
- Add user authentication to your app
- Manage subscription plans with Stripe
- Protect features based on plan tier
- Handle user onboarding flows
- Provide in-app support with helpdesk

### Agencies & Freelancers
- Create client portals for deliverables
- White-label with custom domains
- Manage multiple projects from one dashboard
- Collect payments for services
- Provide client support

### Communities & Newsletters
- Gate exclusive community content
- Send email campaigns to members
- Collect testimonials and social proof
- Build public help centers
- Manage member profiles and data

### E-commerce & Digital Products
- Sell digital downloads
- Create membership subscriptions
- Collect customer feedback
- Handle support tickets
- Automate post-purchase emails

## Platform Features

| Feature          | Description                                        |
|------------------|----------------------------------------------------|
| **Members**      | User authentication, profiles, and management      |
| **Plans**        | Subscription tiers with Stripe integration          |
| **Forms**        | Drag-and-drop form builder with payments            |
| **Courses**      | Full LMS with video, quizzes, and certificates     |
| **Helpdesk**     | Ticket system and knowledge base                    |
| **Campaigns**    | Email marketing and automation                       |
| **Testimonials**  | Collect and display social proof                    |
| **Webhooks**     | Real-time event notifications                        |
| **API & SDK**    | Full programmatic access

## Integration Options

Gately works with your existing tools and workflows:

- **Framer**: Native plugin for Framer sites
- **Webflow**: Embed components in Webflow
- **React**: Full SDK for React apps
- **Zapier**: Connect to 5,000+ apps
- **Stripe**: Payment processing
- **Custom**: REST API for anything

## Getting Started

1. **Create a Project**: Sign up at [app.usegately.com](https://app.usegately.com/) and create your first project.
2. **Configure Your Settings**: Set up branding, plans, and integrations in the dashboard.
3. **Add to Your Site**: Install the SDK or use our no-code embed options.
4. **Launch**: Start accepting members and growing your business.

## Quick Links

- [Quickstart Guide](/content/docs/quickstart/index.html): Get up and running in 5 minutes
- [SDK Documentation](/content/docs/sdk/introduction/index.html): Full JavaScript SDK reference
- [API Reference](/content/docs/api-reference/introduction/index.html): REST API documentation
- [Framer Plugin](/content/docs/platforms/framer-plugin/index.html): Native Framer integration