Getting Started with Blawby

Welcome to Blawby, your all-in-one payment solution for legal practices. This guide will help you get started with our platform and begin accepting payments quickly and securely.

Quick Start Guide

Use the following steps to get started with Blawby:

1. Sign Up for a Blawby Account. (2 minutes) Visit https://blawby.com and click Sign Up. Enter your email address and create a secure password. Provide your law firm's details and complete the verification process. For more information, see Setting Up Payouts.
2. Set Up Your Account. (5 minutes) Connect your bank account by going to External payout accounts in your dashboard and following the prompts to add your firm's bank account for payouts. Submit required business and representative information, including any necessary documents for verification (e.g., government-issued ID). Add a payment method in your Blawby dashboard under Settings > Payments (credit card, ACH, etc.). Ensure all verification steps are complete to enable payments and payouts. For a detailed guide, visit Payouts.
3. Get Your Custom Payment Link. (2 minutes) In your dashboard, go to Settings and select your Team name. Scroll to the Payment Link section, enter a unique link name (e.g., myfirm-payments), and an optional default amount. Save your changes and copy your payment link (e.g., https://blawby.com/myfirm-payments). You can pre-fill the payment amount by adding an amount parameter to your link, such as https://blawby.com/your-link-name?amount=1000 for $10.00 (amount is in cents). For more details, see Payments.
4. Share Your Payment Link and Start Accepting Payments. (2 minutes) Add your payment link to your website as a "Pay Now" button, include it in your email signature or on invoices, or send it directly to clients for retainers, one-off payments, or outstanding balances. Clients can pay securely online via credit card or ACH, and both you and your client will receive email receipts. Track all payments in your Blawby dashboard under Payments. For more information, see Payments.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to set up a Blawby account?

Most users can complete the full account setup, including verification, in under 15 minutes if all necessary documents are ready.

Do I need a website to accept payments?

No. You can use your Blawby payment link directly in emails, invoices, or messages—no website needed.

Can I customize the payment link?

Yes. You can create a custom link name and add default amounts. You can also modify the amount dynamically in the URL.

Are payments secure?

Absolutely. All payment processing through Blawby is encrypted and compliant with industry standards.

Will clients receive confirmation of their payment?

Yes. Both you and your client will receive email receipts immediately after a payment is completed.