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# Getting Started

## Create Your Account

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* Sign up with your social login (Google, X, Discord, Phantom, etc.)
* Privy automatically creates a wallet for you, requiring no additional setup.

## Claiming Free Credits

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* New accounts get **500 free credits** to test things out.
* Credits **don’t expire**, so no rush.
* *Free credits are only given when using a social login*

## Add Credits

To purchase more credits:

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* Click the “+” button next to your credit balance (top right corner).

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* Choose from a range of credit packs—from Starter to Pro.
* Confirm payment method, and your credits will be instantly added.
* **Tip: Pay with $AVA to get +10% bonus credits.**

## Create Your First Video

### **Method 1: Prompting**

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1. Write a prompt (See [Tips & Tricks](/holoworld/ava-studio/tips-and-tricks.md))
2. *(Optional)* Choose a character or upload an image of your character reference.
3. *(Optional)* Customize advanced settings.
4. **Click Generate**.

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### **Method 2: Remixing**

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1. Browse through the template feed.
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3. Tweak the prompt or upload reference images of your own.

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4. Click **Generate**.

**Congratulations!** After the video finishes generating, click "Export" to download your  video creation.

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