# Sign Up in 1 Minute
Welcome to Scannit. Once you have downloaded the app, creating your account is quick and simple. Follow these steps to get set up and start questing.
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### 1. Open the Scannit app
After the download is complete, tap the Scannit icon on your phone to open the app.
### 2. Tap "Sign up"
On the welcome screen, tap **Sign up** to create your account.
### 3. Choose how you want to sign up
You can sign up by entering your email and password, or use **Google or Apple to create your account**.\
Choose whichever option is most convenient for you.
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#### 4. Enter a referral code
If a friend invited you, they may have shared a **referral code**.
Enter it during sign up to unlock a **2,000 points bonus** once you completed a set of interactions in the app.\
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If you do not have a code, you can skip this step.
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#### 5. Set your username
Choose a username that fits you.
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Your username is visible to other users and (currently) cannot be changed later, so pick something you will be happy with.
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#### 6. Complete your profile information
Fill in your profile details to help Scannit show you the most relevant quests and improve your experience in the app.
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#### 7. You are in. Time to start questing
Your account is ready.\
Explore the app, begin your quests and **start working toward your bonus** if you used a referral code.
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