# Monetizing Your App

## Marking Your App for Monetization

At any time, you can select the "$" icon in your dashboard to link your [Stripe account](https://dashboard.stripe.com/register) and enable payments for your app in AppCenter. However, this change will only apply to your app when a new release is submitted; to link a new account or unlink an account you will need to create a new release and submit it for publishing.

## Why Monetize?

Monetizing your app allows you to accept payments from users when they download your app. AppCenter displays the suggested price as the download button, along with a dropdown where users can choose their own price.

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Remember that AppCenter is pay-what-you-want; the suggested price is *not a price floor,* and users can always enter a different price, including $0
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**Even if you want to give your app away for free**, you should consider monetizing and setting the suggested price to $0. This lists your app as free throughout AppCenter, but allows users to send you optional payments when installing and from your app's listing.

## Platform Fees

Each payment is split between you and elementary 70/30, with a minimum payment to elementary of $0.50 to cover distribution and payment processing. For example: with a $10 payment, $3 is paid to elementary and $7 is paid to you. For a $1 payment, $0.50 is paid to elementary to cover distribution and payment processing while $0.50 is paid to you.

**There are no enrollment fees or subscription costs to publish your app in AppCenter**.