> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.loafs.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Quickstart

> Get started in 5 minutes

## Pick Your Path

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="I Want to Watch">
    ### Become a Fan

    <Steps>
      <Step title="Sign Up">
        Go to [loafs.io](https://loafs.io) and create your account.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Choose Fan Tier">
        Select the **Fan** tier at \$9.99/mo to unlock all content.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Start Watching">
        Browse creators, watch videos, and start earning XP immediately.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Complete Your First Quest">
        Check your quest board — complete a daily quest for bonus XP.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Join the Lounge">
        Say hello in the global chat. You're part of the world now.
      </Step>
    </Steps>

    **Next:** [Learn about XP & Levels →](/fans/xp-and-levels)
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="I Want to Earn">
    ### Become an Affiliate

    <Steps>
      <Step title="Sign Up">
        Go to [loafs.io](https://loafs.io) and create your account.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Choose Affiliate Tier">
        Select the **Affiliate** tier at \$34.95/mo.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Wait 7 Days">
        Your affiliate tools unlock after 7 days. Use this time to explore the platform.

        <Info>
          Why the wait? We want you to experience the world before you share it. This isn't a hustle — it's a community.
        </Info>
      </Step>

      <Step title="Get Your Referral Link">
        After 7 days, visit your **Affiliate Hub** to grab your unique link.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Share & Earn">
        Share your link. When someone signs up, you earn 30% of their subscription — forever.
      </Step>
    </Steps>

    **Next:** [Learn about Commissions →](/affiliates/commissions)
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="I Want to Create">
    ### Become a Creator

    <Steps>
      <Step title="Sign Up">
        Go to [loafs.io](https://loafs.io) and create your account.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Choose Creator Tier">
        Select the **Creator** tier at \$99/mo.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Set Up Your Channel">
        Customize your channel — name, bio, banner, profile pic.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Upload Your First Video">
        Drag and drop your first video. Add title, description, thumbnail.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Set Pricing (Optional)">
        Keep it free, or paywall it for extra revenue.
      </Step>
    </Steps>

    **Next:** [Channel Setup Guide →](/creators/channel-setup)
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

***

## Your First 10 Minutes

No matter which tier you choose, here's what to do first:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Complete Your Profile">
    Add a profile picture and bio. People connect with people.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Watch One Video">
    Find a creator you're interested in. Watch something. Earn your first XP.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Check Your Quests">
    See what daily quests are available. Knock one out.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Visit the Lounge">
    Introduce yourself. The community is friendly.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Explore the Leaderboards">
    See who's on top. Set a goal to climb.
  </Step>
</Steps>

***

## FAQ

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Can I switch tiers later?">
    Yes. Upgrade or downgrade anytime from your account settings.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Do I need to pay to browse?">
    You can browse and see what's available, but watching full content requires a subscription.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What if I'm a creator on another platform?">
    Perfect. Cross-post to LOAFS. Your fans here can actually earn money sharing your content — that's distribution you don't get anywhere else.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Is this an MLM?">
    No. LOAFS has a two-tier affiliate system (legally distinct from MLM). You earn on your direct referrals (L1) and their referrals (L2). That's it. No infinite downlines. No recruitment pressure. The focus is content, not recruiting.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

***

Ready? [Enter the world →](https://loafs.io)