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Getting Started as a Company on Moonlight

Learn how to create your company account, post your first job, and begin working with developers on Moonlight.

Written by Damon Jackman

Creating Your Company Account

  • Free signup: You can create a company profile at no cost.

  • Basic details: Add your company name, logo, and a short description so developers know who they’ll be working with.

  • Company website: Include your website link to give developers confidence in your business.

  • Use your company email address: Registering with a company email helps us confirm that you are a valid representative and ensures only trusted companies can post jobs.

  • Account access: You’ll manage everything from your Moonlight dashboard once registered.

Posting a Job

  • Write a clear job description: Define your project goals, required skills, and expected timeline.

  • We can help: If you’d like support drafting your job description, send us a message in the chat: we’re always happy to assist.

  • Submit for review: Every job post is reviewed by the Moonlight team before going live.

  • Fraud prevention: To protect our developer community, we may require a quick validation step, such as a call or other verification, before your first job goes live.

  • Reach developers quickly: Once approved, your job is shared with our vetted developer network, who can apply directly.

Reviewing Applications

  • Get notified: You’ll receive email alerts when developers apply to your job.

  • Browse profiles: Review each developer’s background, skills, and past work.

  • Take action: Message candidates, decline applications, or move forward with a hire directly from your dashboard.

Managing Work & Payments

  • Weekly invoicing: Developers log their time and submit invoices through Moonlight.

  • Simple approvals: Review and approve invoices from your dashboard.

  • Automatic processing: Payments are handled securely through Moonlight, so you don’t need to set up separate systems.

FAQs

Does it cost anything to post a job?

No. Posting jobs and reviewing developer applications is free. Moonlight only charges a platform fee once work begins.

How long until I see applications?

Most companies receive developer applications within 24–48 hours of posting a job.

What if a developer isn’t the right fit?

You can end the project and post a new job at any time. Moonlight also provides support if something goes wrong during a project.

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