> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://anchors.in/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Onboarding

> How to set up your brand account on anchors, understand the dashboard, and get ready to launch your first campaign.

Getting started on anchors takes about 10 minutes. This page walks you through the signup process, what you'll see on the dashboard, and how to find your way around before you create your first campaign.

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## Creating your account

Go to [anchors.in](https://www.anchors.in/linkedin-influencer-marketing-platform/?ref=docs) and click **Get Started as a Brand**.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Sign up with your business email">
    Enter your business email address and verify it with an OTP.

    <Warning>
      anchors only accepts business email addresses. Free email providers like Gmail, Yahoo, or temporary email services will not work.
    </Warning>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Tell us about your company">
    Fill in a few basic details:

    | Field                     | What to enter                      |
    | ------------------------- | ---------------------------------- |
    | Name                      | Your full name                     |
    | Role                      | Your designation at the company    |
    | Company name              | Your brand or organisation name    |
    | Company website           | Your domain (e.g. yourcompany.com) |
    | How did you hear about us | Optional, just helps the team      |
  </Step>

  <Step title="Customise a plan">
    Create the plan that fits where you are right now. You do not need a credit card to start.

    <Note>
      Not sure which plan to pick? Start with the free plan. You can upgrade any time from your dashboard once you are ready to launch a paid campaign.
    </Note>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify your mobile number">
    Enter your mobile number and confirm with an OTP. This is required to activate your plan.
  </Step>

  <Step title="You are in">
    Once verified, your account is ready. You will land on your dashboard.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Understanding the plans

anchors has three paid plans and a free tier. Here is what each one gives you.

|                      | Free    | Custom  |
| -------------------- | ------- | ------- |
| Campaigns            | Limited | More    |
| Collaborations       | Limited | More    |
| anchors Credits      | 500     | Depends |
| Performance tracking | Full    | Full    |
| Audience analysis    | Yes     | Yes     |
| AI comment analysis  | Yes     | Yes     |
| Advanced filters     | Yes     | No      |
| Team accounts        | No      | Yes     |
| AI recommendations   | No      | Yes     |

<Tip>
  If you are running campaigns regularly, Custom Plan is usually the right starting point. Premium unlocks advanced filters and team access, which matter when you are managing multiple campaigns or have more than one person working on them.
</Tip>

You can also buy add-ons without upgrading your full plan, like extra campaigns, additional collaboration count, or an extra team seat. Find these on the [pricing page](https://www.anchors.in/linkedin-influencer-marketing-platform/pricing?ref=docs).

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## Your dashboard at a glance

Once you log in, this is what you will see.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Create Campaign" icon="plus">
    The main action button on the left sidebar. This is where every campaign starts.
  </Card>

  <Card title="All Campaigns" icon="list">
    See all your live, in-review, and draft campaigns in one place.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Cleo" icon="sparkles">
    anchors' AI tool. Enter your domain and it builds a campaign plan for you in about 2 minutes. Good starting point if you are not sure where to begin.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Collab Library" icon="book-open">
    Browse real LinkedIn influencer collaborations that are already running. Think of it like LinkedIn's Ads Library but for creator collabs.
  </Card>

  <Card title="My Influencers" icon="users">
    Your personal creator list. Stores creators you have collaborated with or shortlisted for future campaigns.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Available Credits" icon="coins">
    Shows your current balance of anchors Credits, Collaboration Credits, and campaigns remaining on your plan.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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## The left sidebar explained

The sidebar is your main navigation. Here is what each section does.

**Platform section**

* **Dashboard** - Overview of your account, live campaign summary, credit balance, and a competitor analysis section that shows what similar brands are doing on LinkedIn.
* **All Campaigns** - Full campaign list filtered by status: live, in review, or draft.
* **Cleo** - AI campaign builder. Enter your website and it generates a tailored influencer strategy.
* **Collab Library** - Browse past collaborations by company name or category. Useful for research before you build your own campaign brief.
* **My Influencers** - Two types: creators you have already worked with, and creators you have shortlisted or tagged for later.

**Latest Campaigns section**

Your three most recent campaigns are shown here for quick access. Click any of them to jump straight into that campaign.

**Available Credits section**

Shows your current plan limits at a glance:

* Campaigns left
* anchors Credits
* Collaboration Credits

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## Your profile and account settings

Click the profile icon at the bottom left of the sidebar to access your account details.

| What you will see | What it tells you                                 |
| ----------------- | ------------------------------------------------- |
| Name and email    | Your registered account details                   |
| Subscription plan | Which plan you are currently on                   |
| Expiry date       | When your current plan ends                       |
| Days remaining    | How much time is left on the plan                 |
| Upgrade option    | Jump to the pricing page to move to a higher plan |
| Logout            | Sign out of your account                          |

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## Payment history and credits

Go to **Payment History** from your dashboard to see:

* How many campaigns and collaborations you have used vs what is available
* Your credits transaction log (where credits were added or spent, and for which campaign)
* Your payment transaction history with invoice references

This is useful for internal billing checks or when you need to reconcile spend across campaigns.

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## Your first steps after signup

You are set up. Here is a simple order of things to do before you launch your first campaign.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Explore the Collab Library">
    Spend 5 minutes looking at what companies in your space are already doing on LinkedIn. It gives you a sense of the kind of content that works and what tone brands are using with creators.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Try Cleo">
    Enter your domain into Cleo and see what campaign strategy it suggests. You do not have to use it, but it is a quick way to get a baseline before you build your own campaign.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Check your credits and plan limits">
    Before creating a campaign, know how many collaborations and campaigns your plan allows. This will shape how you size your first campaign.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create your first campaign">
    Once you have a sense of the platform, head to the Quickstart guide and walk through the 5-step campaign creation flow.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Next steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Launch your first campaign" icon="rocket" href="/docs/getting-started/quickstart">
    Step by step guide to creating and activating a campaign on anchors.
  </Card>

  <Card title="How influencer criteria works" icon="sliders" href="/docs/campaigns/influencer-criteria">
    How to set the right filters to surface the best creators for your campaign.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Credits and billing" icon="credit-card" href="/docs/manage/credits-and-billing">
    How anchors Credits work, how to top up, and how billing is calculated.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Pricing" icon="tag" href="https://www.anchors.in/linkedin-influencer-marketing-platform/pricing?ref=docs">
    See a full breakdown of what each plan includes.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>