> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://documentation.opencollective.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://documentation.opencollective.com/giving-to-collectives/contributing-as-a-guest.md).

# Contributing as a Guest

If you don’t want to create an Open Collective account, you can still make donations to collectives, but only one-time contributions.

{% hint style="warning" %}
Recurring donations require an Open Collective account.
{% endhint %}

You will still need to provide an email address, but do not have to enter your name. **Guest contributions are not a reliable way of staying anonymous on Open Collective.** Please use our [incognito contribution](/giving-to-collectives/contributing.md#contribute-as) feature if you require privacy.

#### Making a guest contribution

To give money as a guest, visit the Contribute page for your chosen collective. If you have an Open Collective account, make sure you are not logged in.

Select a one-time contribution, and the amount you wish to give.

On the next page, select Contribute as Guest. You must provide a contact email for the receipt, but adding a name is optional.

Fill in your preferred payment method, and complete your contribution. You will shortly receive an email confirming your donation.

#### Claiming a Guest Account

In order to transition your guest account to an Open Collective account you just need to login using the email address that you used to create the guest contribution.


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