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# How to Place an Order (Buying a Service)

Please go through this quick guide and follow the instructions given below to get started quickly:-

**Overview:**

1. [Register a FREE Account on our Self-Serve Platform](#h_c85cf3c7-d8d8-4ced-b11b-6ae769bd0c17)
2. [Add some Funds to your Account Balance](#h_2e01b0d9-272c-405b-830c-d5118727b43b)
3. [Create an Order](#h_b8b9790d-a45e-4873-bf98-c1a12259b50f)
4. [Manage your Orders](#h_515552436101537193228316)

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# 1. Register a FREE Account on our Self-Serve Platform

If you are NOT registered on our self-serve platform yet then please register a FREE account at [https://elancemarket.com/signup](https://elancemarket.com/signup) to get started.  
Note: Please make sure to activate your account by verifying your email => [Resend Activation Email](https://elancemarket.com/account/resend.php)

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# 2. Add some Funds to your Account Balance

You need to add funds in your account balance at [https://app.elancemarket.com/wallet/deposit](https://app.elancemarket.com/wallet/deposit) (login required) by using an appropriate payment processor such as PayPal, Payoneer, Wire, Paytm ...etc before creating the campaign.

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# 3. Create an Order

You can create order at [https://elancemarket.com/service/](https://elancemarket.com/service/) (login required)

Now you can choose any service and click on **'Order Now'** for ordering your service.

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**Package:** You can choose from three packages (if available)

1. Basic
2. Standard
3. Premium

**Quantity:** You can enter how much quantity you want.

Now click **Create Order.**

**Tip:** Before creating campaigns, please [add sufficient funds](https://app.elancemarket.com/wallet/deposit) in your account balance.

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# 4. Manage your Orders

You can manage all your campaigns at [https://app.elancemarket.com/order](https://app.elancemarket.com/order) (login required) from your dashboard.