Step-by-Step Guide to Applying for GitHub Sponsor

Are you one of those who love open source and equally love getting paid? If yes, then you are at the right place!! 🎉

Recently, GitHub introduced a new feature called "GitHub Sponsor," which allows developers to receive financial support from their community of users, thus enabling them to continue working on their open source projects. In this article, we will discuss what GitHub Sponsor is, why one should apply for it, and how to apply for it.

Table of content :

What is GitHub Sponsor?🤔
Why should you apply for GitHub Sponsor?🤗
How to apply for GitHub Sponsor?😳
Wrapping up

Let's get started! 🥳

What is GitHub Sponsor?🤔

It is a feature that enables developers to receive financial support from their community of users. It's a way for developers to monetize their open source projects, allowing them to continue working on them while being compensated for their efforts. The support comes in the form of recurring monthly payments, which can be as low as $1 or as high as the donor wants to give.

Why should you apply for GitHub Sponsor?🤗

GitHub Sponsor provides financial assistance to you in order to keep your projects active and up to date.
Recurring monthly payments help provide you with a stable income.
Sponsorship strengthens your relationship with your community.
Feeling valued and appreciated will motivate you to continue contributing to the project.

Since we know the What and Why, let's see How!

How to apply for GitHub Sponsor? 😳

Before applying, you need to create a GitHub account if you do not already have one.

Once you have created an account, you need to navigate to the GitHub Sponsor page, which can be found at github.com/sponsors.

Go to Github Sponsor Page
Click on the "Get Sponsored" button.
Then click on "Join the waitlist" for your desired account.
Select your region.
Choose your payment method.
Click on the "Join waitlist" button.
After that, you will be redirected to a screen saying, "Thank you for applying to GitHub Sponsors!"

Now, you need to wait for approval. GitHub will review your application and let you know if you are accepted into the program. This may take a few days or weeks, depending on the volume of applications they receive.

After that you will receive a mail with a subject of

"You're in! Welcome to GitHub Sponsors 💖".

Now you just have to configure 4 small steps.

Step 1: Create your GitHub Sponsors profile
Step 2: Submit your contact information and bank information.
Step 3: Enable two-factor authentication.
Step 3: Request for approval and get paid! 💰

Step 1 :

Go to your GitHub profile, and then click on "Your sponsors."

Then you will see a list of eligible accounts; click on "Dashboard."
Then set up your GitHub sponsor profile, add your bio and featured work ( which includes repositories),and

Remember to provide clear and concise information about your project, its goals, and how contributions will benefit the community.

After filling in the details, click on "Update profile."

Step 2 :

Create your Stripe Connect account by following the Stripe instructions.
Add your PAN card or required documentation.
Submit your tax information; if you are a non-US resident, fill out Form W-8BEN (https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/iw8ben.pdf/).

Step 3 :

Add 2FA to your account by downloading any authenticator application (like Microsoft Authenticator) and scanning the QR code.
Then verify the code by entering it and your 2FA is done!

Step 4 :

In your dashboard, you must see a button that says "Request approval" as the last step.

Click on the button and relaxxxx now!🤭

Your profile has been submitted. Github will review your application, and it might take some days. Your profile will be live on Github Sponsor as soon as you are approved.

The mail will look like this,