# Getting Started with Trackonomics Essentials
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This article will guide you through the steps to set up Trackonomics Essentials, enabling you to start leveraging your affiliate data efficiently.
#### Steps to getting started
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### **Step 1: Connect your data sources**
Trackonomics Essentials allows you to manage your work across multiple affiliate networks, without ever leaving the impact.com platform. To start leveraging the data, you'll first need to [integrate your networks into impact.com](/partner/what-would-you-like-to-learn-about/platform-features/trackonomics/integrate-your-affiliate-network-within-impactcom.md).
1. From the top navigation menu, select **Trackonomics → Affiliate Networks**.
2. Select **Add Network** in the top-right corner.
3. Select the relevant network with which you'd like to integrate from the list.
* Visit our article on how to [integrate a specific network](/partner/what-would-you-like-to-learn-about/platform-features/trackonomics/integrate-your-affiliate-network-within-impactcom.md) for more comprehensive instructions.
Once connected, your data will automatically flow into Trackonomics and populate your reports.
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### **Step 2: Explore reports**
Within the Trackonomics drop-down menu, you will find various reports to analyze your data:
| Report | Description |
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| [Performance by Network](/partner/what-would-you-like-to-learn-about/platform-features/trackonomics/trackonomics-reports/overview-by-network-report.md) | View performance data broken down by the various affiliate networks you collect data from. |
| [Performance by Advertiser](/partner/what-would-you-like-to-learn-about/platform-features/trackonomics/trackonomics-reports/overview-by-advertiser-report.md) | See a breakdown of performance by each brand or merchant. |
| [Performance by SubID](/partner/what-would-you-like-to-learn-about/platform-features/trackonomics/trackonomics-reports/overview-by-sub-id-report.md) | Analyze performance data grouped by your configured Sub IDs. |
| [Performance by Media Property](/partner/what-would-you-like-to-learn-about/platform-features/trackonomics/trackonomics-reports/overview-by-media-property-report.md) | Performance data segmented by media property or channel. |
| [Performance by Date](/partner/what-would-you-like-to-learn-about/platform-features/trackonomics/trackonomics-reports/overview-by-date-report.md) | Aggregate your data by specific dates. |
| [Performance by Country](/partner/what-would-you-like-to-learn-about/platform-features/trackonomics/trackonomics-reports/overview-by-country-report.md) | See performance data by country, where supported by your networks. |
| [Sub ID Template](/partner/what-would-you-like-to-learn-about/platform-features/trackonomics/sub-id-templates-explained.md) | Customize your SubID with up to three text boxes or drop-down menus. You can configure your SubID pattern to accurately reflect your selections. |
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### **Step 3: Share & download data**
There are two methods to share or download the data:
* **Download Reports**: You can select the  **\[Download]** option in the top right corner to download your reports in either `.csv` or `.pdf` format.
* **Email Reports**: You can select  **\[Email]** to send your reports directly via email. You can also add recipient addresses and a subject line for further specification.
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You’re now set to start using **Trackonomics Essentials** and get the most out of your affiliate data. If you need any further assistance, please contact [support](mailto:trackonomics.support@impact.com).
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