As an Employee: Accepting an Invitation

Most employees join Aplauso through an invite code from their property manager or employer. If you have an invite code:

  1. Go to auth.aplauso.io (or open the Aplauso mobile app).
  2. Enter your phone number or email address and verify with the 6-digit OTP code.
  3. Complete the onboarding form: first name, last name, and (optionally) a recovery email.
  4. When prompted for an invite code, enter the 8-character code your manager gave you.
  5. Your account is linked to your property, organization, and department automatically.

Your invite code is 8 characters (letters and numbers, no ambiguous characters like O, I, 0, or 1). Invite codes are valid for 7 days from when they were created and can typically only be used once.

As a Property Manager: Starting a New Account

If you are setting up a new property on Aplauso:

  1. Visit aplauso.io and click Get Started or go directly to auth.aplauso.io.
  2. Enter your email or phone and complete the OTP verification.
  3. Complete onboarding: enter your name and company name.
  4. The account setup wizard walks you through:
    • Creating your organization
    • Adding your first property
    • Setting up departments and outlets
    • Inviting your team
  5. Connect your Stripe account (required to process payments).

Connect Your Stripe Account

All Aplauso accounts that receive tips need a connected Stripe account for payouts. After signing in for the first time, go to Settings > Payment and tap Connect with Stripe. You will need:

  • Full legal name
  • Date of birth
  • Last 4 digits of SSN (or equivalent ID for non-US)
  • Bank account number and routing number for payouts

This takes about 2 minutes and is handled entirely by Stripe - Aplauso does not store your banking details.

What Happens After Setup

Once your account is created and Stripe is connected:

  • Your personal QR code is generated automatically.
  • Your earnings wallet is ready to receive tips.
  • You can open the Aplauso mobile app and sign in with the same credentials.
  • Tips and ratings start appearing in near-real time.