> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://p00ls.gitbook.io/token-integrations-guide/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://p00ls.gitbook.io/token-integrations-guide/app-store/unlock.md).

# Unlock

## About Unlock

Unlock is a protocol for memberships as time-bound NFTs. Unlock lets you create exclusive NFT memberships for your community, mintable using your own P00LS ERC-20 token. These memberships, known as **Locks**, can be set to expire, and used to gate Paragraph subscriptions, Telegram group chats, NFT mints, and more.

## How it works

**Step 1: Go to the Unlock App**

Sign in to your Creator Portal. Navigate to the **`Unlock`** page within the **`Apps`** tab.

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**Step 2: Initialize the Unlock app**

Click on **`Link`** to access the Unlock app and connect the wallet that you used to mint your token.

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**Step 3: Create your membership contract**

Configure the name, duration, and price of your membership, also known as a **Lock**. In this example, we have opted to create a Telegram membership with an unlimited duration and a price of 20 $DEV tokens. Click on **`Next`**.

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**Step 4: Deploy your membership contract**

Sign the transaction with your wallet and wait for the transaction to be confirmed. Depending on network congestion, this may take up to 10 minutes.

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**Step 5: Share and manage your membership contract**

Success! You can now edit, manage, and distribute **Keys** for your membership contract. A **Key** is a membership or ticket NFT created on Unlock Protocol. These can be distributed via airdrop to a wallet or wallets of your choosing, or by sharing a purchase link with your community.

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