Connect Settings
This guide will walk you through the different Church Connect settings available to customize your website and app experience.
- Global Settings
- Card Options
- Connect User Settings
- App Settings
- Custom CSS
- Domain Setup
- Site Tracking
- Web App Icon (PWA)
- Online Giving
Global Settings
The Global Settings section enables your Church Connect website and app. Once enabled, visitors can access your Connect site from the web or through the Connect App.
You can also customize the background color of your pages (we recommend choosing a lighter color for best readability) and adjust the button color (we suggest using a darker shade for contrast).
Additionally, you can set the maximum container width for larger screens, with the default recommended at 1000px.
Card Options
The Card Options section allows you to customize how your Connect cards and buttons appear. You can adjust:
- Card/Button Radius: Control how rounded or square your cards and buttons look.
- Card Gutter Size: Set the space between cards (15px recommended).
- Minimum Card Width: Choose the smallest width for your cards (300px recommended).
Connect User Settings
Connect User Settings help you customize the experience for signed-in users. Here you can:
- Allow users to upload or delete their profile photos.
- Enable access to view upcoming published events.
- Allow donors to view their giving history.
- Enable the Online Directory (only for users who opt in to share their information).
- Require identity verification for added security (users must enter a code sent to them).
- Allow users to view and share family photos.
You can also set notification preferences for when a user registers or updates their profile, and update the default language for Connect users.
Custom CSS
The Custom CSS section is for advanced users who want more design control. You can add your own CSS code to override default styles and define custom class styles across all your Connect pages.
Domain Setup
Domain Setup allows you to connect your own custom domain to your Church Connect site. This lets people access your Connect page with a domain name you own (like yourchurch.com) instead of a subdomain.
Site Tracking
In Site Tracking, you can integrate Google Analytics and Meta Pixel with your Connect site to monitor visitor activity.
Google Analytics: Enter your Measurement ID (a 10-character alphanumeric code) after setting up a Google Analytics account.
Meta Pixel: Enter your Pixel ID (15-16 digit number) to connect to Facebook/Meta’s tracking system.
Web App Icon (PWA)
This setting allows you to upload a custom icon that appears when users install your Church Connect site to their mobile device home screen.
Online Giving
The Online Giving settings allow you to:
- Access your online giving page link and QR code.
- Generate category-specific QR codes.
- Manage giving options (such as requiring login for donors, enabling ACH giving for U.S. users, and giving donors the option to cover card processing fees).
- Set up text giving and customize your online giving message.
You can also manage recurring donations and embed your Giving and Connect forms directly into your church website if needed.
