> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://memberful.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Add a member
> Add a new member manually or delete an existing one from the Memberful dashboard. Useful for granting comped access, fixing imports, or removing test accounts.
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In this help article, you'll learn how to add new members, assign them a plan, or delete their account.
## Add a member through the dashboard
1. Go to the Members tab and click **New Member.**
2. Enter the member's name and email address, and then click **Create Member.**
After adding a new member, they will require a subscription to access your paid content. If they do not have a subscription added, they will only have access to free member content.
## Add a subscription
1. From the member's profile, scroll down to the Subscriptions section.
2. (Optional) Add a credit card on the member's behalf. If you don't, the member will be prompted to add one a week before their subscription renews (assuming [the email template](/configuration/emails/email-templates/) is enabled).
3. Click **Add a new subscription.**
4. Select the plan you want to add from the dropdown list.
5. If there's a credit card on file, uncheck the box labeled *Charge credit card for this plan...* if you don't want to charge for the subscription (or if it will be [paid externally](/plans/plan-options/accept-external-payments/)).
6. Click **Start the subscription.**
## Delete a member
1. Go to the member's profile and click **Edit member.**
2. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click **Delete (member's name).**
Deleting a member is permanent and cannot be reversed. Please proceed with caution.