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Step-by-Step NGO Website Setup Guide

A complete blueprint for non-profit trustees, founders, and administrators to launch their organization’s official portal, configure Section 80G tax exemption receipts, connect payment gateways, and map custom domains in under 15 minutes.

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STEP 01

Start 7-Day Trial & Claim Subdomain

Getting started takes less than 60 seconds. You receive an instant, isolated cloud environment with your selected plan directly active for a full year.

  1. Visit portalwale.com/start-trial.
  2. Enter your Organization Legal Name (e.g. Aarav Child Welfare Foundation).
  3. Choose your free subdomain slug (e.g. aarav → aarav.portalwale.com). The real-time checker validates availability instantly.
  4. Enter Administrator Name, Mobile Number, Email, and a secure password.
  5. Choose your tier: Basic (₹7,499), Premium (₹11,499), or Advance (₹16,499). Click Launch My 7-Day Free Trial.
Direct Paid Provisioning: Your account is immediately provisioned with complete admin access, isolated database settings, and zero restrictions.
STEP 02

Configure Organization Legal Profile & 80G Info

Log in to your Admin Dashboard at https://yoursubdomain.portalwale.com/auth/login and navigate to System & Settings → Site Settings (or /admin/site-config).

Registration IDs

Enter your Trust Act / Societies Registration Number, NITI Aayog NGO Darpan Unique ID, and Trust PAN number.

12A & 80G Tax Exemption

Enter Income Tax 12A / 80G Unique Registration Number (URN) and date of order. This prints automatically on every donor receipt.

Upload your official Logo (PNG transparent) and Favicon. Update your official Trust registered address, telephone numbers, and inquiry email.

STEP 03

Choose Your Design Theme & Brand Colors

Head to Online Store & Design → Themes & Layouts (or /admin/themes). Portalwale comes with 3 production-proven NGO themes:

Theme Primary Aesthetic Best Suited For Key Features
NGO Special Warm Emerald Green & Trust Orange Grassroots NGOs, Rural Societies Floating Donate Button, Simple Cards, Direct Bank Focus
NGO Premium Royal Navy Blue & Premium Gold State & National Non-Profits Impact Stats Counters, Video Popups, Multi-Gateways
NGO Advance Dark Slate & Vibrant Amber Crowdfunding & Healthcare Trusts Live Progress Bars, Real-Time Donors Wall, Member Portal

You can switch themes with 1 click at any time without losing any content, photos, or donation data.

STEP 04

Connect Bank Account & BYOK Payment Gateways

Zero Platform Commission: Connect your Trust’s direct payment gateway or bank account. All contributions go 100% straight to your organization.

Bank & UPI QR

Go to /admin/bank and enter Trust Account Name, Account Number, IFSC, and upload your official Trust UPI QR Code image.

Razorpay Gateway

Go to /admin/payment-settings, click Razorpay, and enter your Key ID and Key Secret from your Razorpay Dashboard.

PhonePe Gateway

Enter your PhonePe Merchant ID, Salt Key, and Salt Index for zero-failure UPI payments.

STEP 05

Configure 80G Receipts & Member ID Cards

Go to Certificates & Letters → Template Management (or /admin/templates).

  • Upload Authorized Signatory: Upload a transparent PNG of the President/General Secretary signature.
  • Upload Official Trust Seal: Upload a high-resolution PNG of your official organization rubber stamp.
  • Customize Member ID Card: Choose between modern horizontal or classic vertical ID card layouts.
  • Test 80G Receipt: Generate a sample receipt to verify your logo, 80G registration number, and digital signature positioning.
STEP 06

Map Custom Domain & Automated Free SSL

Want your site on www.yourorganization.org instead of a subdomain? You can map your custom domain in 2 steps:

1. Add DNS Records at your domain provider (GoDaddy, Namecheap, Cloudflare):

Type: A | Host: @ | Points to: 77.37.54.103 Type: CNAME | Host: www | Points to: portalwale.com

2. Enter your domain in your Admin Dashboard:

Go to Online Store & Design → Domains & SSL (/admin/domain-settings). Type your domain name (e.g. yourorganization.org) and click Verify & Connect Domain. Automated SSL is activated instantly.

STEP 07

Publish Causes, Leadership & Launch

Before sharing your website link with trustees and donors:

  • Fundraising Causes: Create at least 1 campaign with a target amount, clear cause description, and compelling photo (/admin/campaigns).
  • Leadership Desk: Add President and Trustee profiles with photos and quotes (/admin/team).
  • Perform a Test Donation: Use test mode or a ₹10 test contribution to ensure the payment gateway completes and the 80G receipt downloads.
  • Test Member QR Verification: Scan any member ID card QR code or visit /verify-member to see the public verification portal live.
Congratulations! Your NGO Portal is Ready.

Share your official portal with donors, corporate CSR heads, and prospective trustees with full 80G compliance.

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