# Getting Started
Everything you need to go from creating your account to joining the GATE 2 campaign.
> **Participation ranges from $5 to $10,000.** Seven ranks from Seaman to Admiral, each unlocking more rewards and production access. You can start small and rank up anytime during the campaign.
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### 1. Create your account
Head to [gate2.oshi.co/login](http://gate2.oshi.co/login) to get started and click **Create Account**.
Choose how you want to sign in:
* Email
* Google
* Discord
* LINE
* X (Twitter)
* Telegram
* Wallet
> ๐ **Note:** Your account is secured by [Privy](https://www.privy.io/), a trusted authentication provider. By signing up, you agree to our [Terms of Service](https://www.oshi.co/legal/terms-of-service).
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### 2. Set up your profile
**Choose your avatar:** Select from presets or upload your own image or GIF.
**Pick a username:** 15 characters max. This appears on leaderboards and the community board.
**Link additional social accounts (optional):** Connect other social accounts to your profile. You can use any linked account to log in.
**Enter a referral code (optional):** If someone referred you, enter their code here.
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### 3. Explore the platform
Once your profile is set up:
* **Profile & Collectibles:** View your rank, rewards, and digital collectibles
* **Leaderboard:** See where you stand among other supporters
* **Community Board:** Read messages from other fans to the GATE 2 creators
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### 4. Before you participate
> ๐ **This is a membership, not a funding campaign.** GATE 2 is already in production. Your participation unlocks access and rewards, and community contribution milestones unlock higher Creator Reward Pool allocations for the creators behind the anime.
**What you get depends on your rank.** Every supporter receives a core set of rewards, including rank emblems, character concept art, a creator thank-you message, and eligibility for Oshi Membership Rewards. Higher ranks unlock additional rewards and deeper production access:
* **Petty Officer and above:** Your name on the Commendation Board, plus production updates as the anime progresses.
* **Chief Petty Officer and above:** Monthly digital production collectibles (settei, key drawings, backgrounds), a campaign-exclusive Collector's Merch Pack, and in-depth production insights from the studio floor.
* **Lieutenant and above:** Signed digital collectibles, a premium Elite Merch Pack, and access to Officer Quests through Oshi Membership Rewards.
* **Commander and above:** Your name in the anime's end credits, plus a printed Director's Sketchbook.
* **Captain:** Choose which episode features your name in credits, plus a one-of-a-kind hand-drawn production sketch.
* **Admiral:** Your name in the opening credits of every episode and an autographed production sketch.
> ๐ฌ **Background character cameos** are now available to Petty Officer and above through the [GATE 2 Cameo Raffle](/gate-2-campaign/gate-2-cameo-raffle.md).
โ [See the full breakdown by tier](/gate-2-campaign/reward-details-by-rank-tiers.md)
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### 5. Choose your rank
Click **"Join the Ranks"** to see all seven rank tiers, from Seaman ($5) to Admiral ($10,000). Browse what each rank includes and choose your level.
For full details on the ranks, see [Understanding Ranks](/gate-2-campaign/understanding-ranks.md).
For full details on the rewards of each rank, see [Rewards by Tier](/gate-2-campaign/reward-details-by-rank-tiers.md).
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### 6. Complete your contribution
**Make your contribution:** Choose your rank and complete payment.
**Payment options:**
* Credit card via Stripe
* USDC (on Solana or Ethereum) via OshiPay
* ARB via Depay
**After payment:**
* Watch the rank-up animation
* Leave a message for creators on the Community Board (optional, can be added later)
* Share your Oshi ID card on social media to earn Merit points
For full details, see [Payments and Transaction](/help-and-support/payments-and-transactions.md).
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### What's next?
Now that you're set up:
* [Understanding Ranks](/gate-2-campaign/understanding-ranks.md): Deep dive into the seven ranks
* [Reward Details by Tier](/gate-2-campaign/reward-details-by-rank-tiers.md): What each rank unlocks
* [Campaign Timeline](/gate-2-campaign/campaign-timeline.md): Key dates and deadlines
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