# Get Started with Included Creator & Advocate Features

Once you’ve confirmed that Creator and Advocate features are included in your existing Performance subscription, you can *Get Started* immediately at no additional cost. Alternatively, *Go Premium* to access advanced tools and multi-program support. See [Included Creator & Advocate Features — FAQ](/other/readme/included-creator-and-advocate-features-faq.md) for more details.

Your experience getting started or going Premium depends on the product edition you have with impact.com. Use the diagram below to navigate to the section that applies to you.

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#### Get started with Performance Essentials & Pro

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Creator" %}

1. On your brand [dashboard](https://app.impact.com/secure/advertiser/engage/aview.ihtml), select **Get Creator**.
   * Alternatively, select your brand account name in the upper-left corner, and in the *Programs* column, select **Get Creator**.
2. Select **Get Started**.
3. Follow the checklist prompts to set up your new Creator program.
   * Choose the website landing page where you want to track events.
   * Specify how you want to compensate creators for completing tasks and deliverables.
   * Enable shared crediting to fairly reward both creators and affiliate partners for their joint contribution to a customer conversion. This boosts motivation and conversion potential.
   * Set your basic Creator payout rules to get started.
   * Connect Creator to your Shopify store, if you have one.
4. Once you’ve completed your checklist, you’re all set. See our Creator post-onboarding [help doc flow](https://help.impact.com/en/support/solutions/articles/155000004307-introduction-welcome-to-creator-) for best practices on getting your program off the ground.
   {% endtab %}

{% tab title="Advocate" %}

1. On your brand [dashboard](https://app.impact.com/secure/advertiser/engage/aview.ihtml), select **Get Advocate**.
   * Alternatively, select your brand account name in the upper-left corner, and in the *Programs* column, select **Get Advocate**.
2. Select **Get Started**.
3. Follow the checklist prompts to set up your new Advocate program.
   * Add details about your brand to help impact.com serve you a tailored experience.
   * Specify the reward your advocate and their referred friends earn when a purchase occurs.
   * Review the rules for your new Advocate program to ensure everything is correct.
   * Connect Advocate to your ecommerce platform via one of impact.com’s integration plugins.
4. Once you’ve completed your checklist, you’re all set. See our Advocate post-onboarding [help doc flow](https://help.impact.com/en/support/solutions/articles/155000004391-introduction-welcome-to-impact-com-advocate) for best practices on getting your program off the ground.
   {% endtab %}
   {% endtabs %}

#### Get started with Performance Enterprise

1. On your brand [dashboard](https://app.impact.com/secure/advertiser/engage/aview.ihtml), select **Get Creator / Advocate**.
   * Alternatively, select your brand account name in the upper-left corner, and in the *Programs* column, select **Get Creator / Advocate**.
2. Select **Request a Demo**.
   * Our team will contact you to guide your setup.

#### Go Premium with Performance Essentials & Pro

1. On your brand [dashboard](https://app.impact.com/secure/advertiser/engage/aview.ihtml), select **Get Creator / Advocate Premium**.
   * Alternatively, select your brand account name in the upper-left corner, and in the *Programs* column, select **Get Creator / Advocate Premium**.
2. Select **Go Premium**.
3. View subscription payment details, then select **Accept & Purchase**.
   * If you have any issues accessing your Premium features, contact [Support](https://app.impact.com/support/portal.ihtml).
   * See our Creator and Advocate post-onboarding [help doc flows](https://help.impact.com/en/support/solutions/folders/155000000999) for best practices on getting your program off the ground.

#### Go Premium with Performance Enterprise

1. On your brand [dashboard](https://app.impact.com/secure/advertiser/engage/aview.ihtml), select **Get Creator / Advocate Premium**.
   * Alternatively, select your brand account name in the upper-left corner, and in the *Programs* column, select **Get Creator / Advocate Premium**.
2. Select **Go Premium**.
3. Select **Request a Demo**.
   * Our team will contact you to guide your setup.


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