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# How to Place an Order (Buying a Service)

[Open in Zendesk](https://smartxaas.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360041458532) | 
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Please go through this quick guide and follow the instructions given below to get started quickly:-

<span class="wysiwyg-underline">**Overview:**</span>

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)

<span class="wysiwyg-font-size-x-large"><span class="wysiwyg-underline">1. Register a FREE Account on our Self-Serve Platform</span></span>
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If you are NOT registered on our self-serve platform yet then please register a FREE account at <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)_<span class="wysiwyg-underline wysiwyg-font-size-x-large">2. Add some Funds to your Account Balance</span>
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You need to add funds in your account balance at <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.

<span class="wysiwyg-underline wysiwyg-font-size-x-large">3. Create an Order</span>
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You can create order at <https://elancemarket.com/service/> (login required)

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

![mceclip1.png](https://smartxaas.zendesk.com/hc/article_attachments/360053849992)**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.**<span class="wysiwyg-font-size-medium">**Tip:**Before creating campaigns, please [add sufficient funds](https://app.elancemarket.com/wallet/deposit) in your account balance.</span>

<span class="wysiwyg-underline">4. Manage your Orders</span>
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You can manage all your campaigns at <https://app.elancemarket.com/order> (login required) from your dashboard.