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# Getting Started

There’s so much you can achieve on the Open Collective platform. And it all starts here.

Follow these steps to get set up and learn more about the Open Collective Dashboard and interface.

### Find out more

Get started on Open Collective by creating and completing a profile and making it secure.

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><h4><a href="/pages/xibpnj26CQiD9sTf7Yjo">Set up an Account</a></h4></td><td>Your account will bring together all your activity, and help you connect with others</td><td></td></tr><tr><td><h4><a href="/pages/BaTbYEL7v9uSi5uFK5ou">Your Account Security</a></h4><p>We take security extremely seriously. Find out what steps we take, and how you can help</p></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><h4><a href="/pages/W5MArG1dGBL0Oteh9XgB">Your Dashboard</a></h4><p>Navigate your dashboard to complete all of your individual and collective tasks.</p></td><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>


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