> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.upgrade.chat/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.upgrade.chat/getting-started.md).

# Getting Started

## Create Your Upgrade.Chat Account

Visit: [**https://upgrade.chat/create-account**](https://upgrade.chat/create-account) to get started.

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Enter your information and click **Sign Up:**

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Select if you want to use Upgrade.Chat to Accept Donations and Memberships without using a chat platform.

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## Using a Chat Platform? <a href="#chat-platforms" id="chat-platforms"></a>

#### Select Your Platform Setup Instructions:

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[Discord](/getting-started/discord.md)
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[Telegram](/getting-started/telegram.md)
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## Not Using a Chat Platform?

Simply create your account and go to your dashboard and share your checkout link: [**https://upgrade.chat/products/**](https://upgrade.chat/products/)

{% embed url="<https://upgrade.chat/products/>" %}