> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://thecontentforge.gitbook.io/thecontentforge-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://thecontentforge.gitbook.io/thecontentforge-docs/students/getting-started.md). # Getting Started The student product is in a private beta, so access is invite-only for now - there is no open self-serve signup yet. There are two ways in: join the waitlist and wait for a spot, or activate an invite code you have already received. This page walks you through both. ### Join the waitlist If you do not have an invite code, the waitlist is your starting point. Open it from the student page at `/students` (scroll to "Join the Student Beta"). You will be asked for a few details: | Field | Required | Notes | | --------------------------- | -------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Email** | Yes | Use the address you want your invite sent to - your school email is fine. | | **Name** | Optional | Helps us personalise your invite. | | **School or campus** | Optional | Lets us prioritise campuses where we are rolling out. | | **Tier interest** | Optional | Tell us which plan you are leaning towards. See [Plans & Credits](/thecontentforge-docs/students/plans-and-credits.md). | | **18+ and current student** | Yes | You must tick this to confirm you are 18 or older and a current student. | Once you submit, you are on the list. We email you when the next beta wave opens up - there is nothing else to do in the meantime. ### Activate an invite code If you already have a code from a campus partner or an activation link, open `/students/get-started`. If your link included the code it is checked automatically; otherwise paste it into the code box and select **Activate**. What happens next depends on the tier attached to your code: | Tier | What happens | | ----------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Student Free** | You complete a short signup right there on the page, then go straight into onboarding. | | **Student Plus / Pro / Club** | You are taken to checkout to start your paid plan. | For **Student Free**, the inline signup asks for: * Your **first and last name** * Your **email** * A **password** (at least 8 characters) * A **workspace name** - your own name, your brand, or your club * A tick to confirm you are **18 or older and a current student** * A tick to **agree to the Terms & Student/NIL policy** (see the [Terms of Service](/thecontentforge-docs/legal/terms-of-service.md)) By agreeing, you also acknowledge that you are responsible for your school's NIL policy, your code of conduct, and disclosing any paid partnerships - and that AI-assisted content is a draft you will review before posting. See [Compliance](/thecontentforge-docs/students/compliance.md) for the full picture. Select **Activate Student Free** and your workspace is created. You are signed in and dropped into onboarding automatically. ### After Free signup: pick your vertical The first thing you do in your new workspace is onboarding, where you choose the vertical (or verticals) that fit you - for example Student Creator, Career & Internships, Clubs & Campus Events, Student Entrepreneur, Athlete / NIL, or Video & Podcast. Your choice matters: it decides the curated set of modes you see across the app, so you only get the tools that match what you are actually working on. You can revisit this later if your focus changes. ### Messages you might see The activation flow uses plain-language messages so you always know what to do next. | Message | What it means | | ------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **That code didn't match. Double-check it or try another.** | The code was not recognised. Retype it or use a different one. | | **That code has expired. Ask your campus partner for a fresh one.** | The code is past its date - request a new one. | | **That code has been fully claimed.** | Every spot on that code is taken. | | **An account already exists for that email. Sign in instead.** | You have signed up before - log in rather than creating a new account. | | **Password must be at least 8 characters.** | Choose a longer password. | | **Please enter a valid email.** | Check your email address for typos. | | **Workspace name is required.** | Give your workspace a name (up to 80 characters). | | **Please confirm you are 18 or older and a current student.** | Tick the age and student box to continue. | | **Please agree to the Terms & Student/NIL policy to continue.** | Tick the terms box to continue. | If a code fails, you stay on the same page and can simply try another one - you do not lose your place. ### A note on paid checkout During the beta, paid checkout for Student Plus, Pro, and Club is rolling out. If your code is for a paid tier and checkout is not yet available for you, join the waitlist at `/students` or start on **Student Free** and upgrade once paid plans open up. 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