> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://foregate.gitbook.io/foregate-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://foregate.gitbook.io/foregate-docs/getting-started/quickstart.md).
# Quickstart
A step-by-step guide to creating a ForeGate account, depositing USDT and making your first prediction on a market.
## 🛠️ **Prerequisites & Detailed Quickstart Guides**
For the super-simple Predict experience, **get started with us using just some crypto** to fund your wallet.
With our Predict Wallet, go fully seamless with zero-approval transactions, plus easy sign-in with your email or socials.\
Super-simple Predict experience button:Clicks Here
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### Create Your Account
👤 Account Onboarding & Authentication (MFA)
* To authenticate yourself (the easy way!) on us, you'll use a **Telegram**, **Google**, **X** or **email account**. This will generate your wallet, which requires no management on your behalf. Simply click **"Sign Up"** on the top-right corner of the [**homepage**](https://www.foregate.com/login-signup) to create your account.Complete the verification prompts, then finish your profile.
* [How To Sign Up?](/foregate-docs/getting-started/how-to-sign-up.md) — Create an account with email, Telegram, Google, X or a crypto wallet.
* [Google Authenticator for Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)](/foregate-docs/getting-started/google-authenticator-for-multi-factor-authentication-mfa.md) — Add Google Authenticator and save your recovery codes.
Never share your password, wallet recovery phrase, or private keys.
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### Fund Your Wallet
Following the pop-up confirming your signup, you'll be prompted to deposit funds to your **deposit address**. Select **Deposit** and choose your preferred funding method.
Using the wallet of your choosing, copy and paste deposit addresses or scan the QR code:
* The **ForeGate Wallet** address is on Solana Chain, and **only supports USDT deposits**.
* For a direct transfer, send USDT using the Solana network. Check **Overview** after the deposit completes.
* [How To Deposit?](/foregate-docs/getting-started/how-to-deposit.md) — Fund your account through **Direct, Cross-chain, Wallet, or Cash purchase** options.
* [Frequently Asked Questions on Incorrect Deposits | FAQs](/foregate-docs/getting-started/frequently-asked-questions-on-incorrect-deposits-or-faqs.md) — Resolve common issues with **unsupported assets or transfer methods.**
* It can take a few minutes for the funds to appear in your account. Can't see them? **Check your transaction's status or deposit address on** [**solscan.io**](https://solscan.io/)**.**
Tips | Important Notice :
🔒 Do the First thing Right:
Do not deposit anything other than USDT, as you won't be able to recover other asset types!
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### Choose A Market And Place A Prediction Order
* When your funds appear in your account, you're good to go.
* Head over to the [**Live Match Markets**](https://www.foregate.com/markets?type=live) page to discover trending markets across a range of categories (use the filters to refine your search further).
* Once you've found your **Live Match Markets and read its rules, cutoff time, and resolution source,** you can either navigate to it for additional information (e.g. the orderbook and details about its resolution), or buy shares by clicking directly on **YES** or **NO** (for binary markets), or on your preferred option (for multi-outcome markets).
* **①** **Choose** **your outcome→ ****②**** enter the USDT amount→ ****③**** then confirm the transaction**.When your funds appear in your account, you're good to go.
* At this stage, you'll need to specify the USDT value you wish to spend (with a minimum of $2), and whether your order is a **limit order** or a **market order**.
* If you want to purchase immediately at the current price, a **Market ****v** order is recommended. If you want to specify a price at which to buy, use a **Limit ****v** order instead.
* The **To Win** field will populate based on your selection, representing the approximate value of your shares should your predicted order be correct.
* If all looks good, hit the **Buy** button. You can then track your position via the [**Portfolio**](https://www.foregate.com/portfolio) **page**.
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Tips | Important Notice :
For selling shares, the process is near-identical: just select Sell in the top-left corner of the flow.
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### Track Your Position And Settlement
* If all looks good, hit the **Buy** button. You can then track your position via the [**Portfolio**](https://www.foregate.com/en/portfolio) **page**.\
View your balance and open positions in **Overview**.
* After settlement-Resolution, eligible winnings become available according to the market rules.
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### **Withdraw From Your Wallet**
* Withdrawals are handled from the [**Portfolio**](https://www.foregate.com/en/portfolio) page. Open the overview section there and hit Withdraw.
* Choose your withdrawal method and destination, confirm the amount and details, and you're good to go.
* [How to Manage Your Wallet Portfolio and Make a Withdrawal](/foregate-docs/getting-started/how-to-manage-your-wallet-portfolio-and-make-a-withdrawal.md) — Withdraw USDT on Solana to a verified wallet address.
* [Frequently Asked Questions on Withdrawal | FAQs](/foregate-docs/getting-started/frequently-asked-questions-on-withdrawal-or-faqs.md)
Please verify the recipient address carefully before sending funds. Transactions to high-risk addresses may be subject to additional review, restrictions, or delays.
**Live Match Markets and read its rules, cutoff time, and resolution source,** you can either navigate to it for additional information (e.g. the orderbook and details about its resolution), or buy shares by clicking directly on **YES** or **NO** (for binary markets), or on your preferred option (for multi-outcome markets).
* **①** **Choose** **your outcome→ ****②**** enter the USDT amount→ ****③**** then confirm the transaction**.When your funds appear in your account, you're good to go.
* At this stage, you'll need to specify the USDT value you wish to spend (with a minimum of $2), and whether your order is a **limit order** or a **market order**.
* If you want to purchase immediately at the current price, a **Market ****v** order is recommended. If you want to specify a price at which to buy, use a **Limit ****v** order instead.
* The **To Win** field will populate based on your selection, representing the approximate value of your shares should your predicted order be correct.
* If all looks good, hit the **Buy** button. You can then track your position via the [**Portfolio**](https://www.foregate.com/portfolio) **page**.
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