Getting started takes one account and a short guided setup. You’ll create your account, choose the Creator side of NewWave, build the profile brands will see, and connect Stripe so you can get paid. This page walks through all of it, start to finish.
New to the terminology? Skim Core concepts & glossary first — it defines every term used across these docs in one place.

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From sign-up to your first payout

1

Create your account

On the sign-up screen, continue with Google, or enter an email and password (at least 8 characters, typed twice). One account works for both brands and creators — you pick your side in a moment. You’ll see your Creator Terms of Service at sign-up.
2

Verify your email

If you signed up with email and password, NewWave sends you a verification link and shows a code-entry screen — open the link or enter the code to continue. (Signing in with Google skips this step.) If you arrived from a referral or campaign link, it’s remembered through verification so it can be applied later.
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Pick your role: 'I'm a Creator'

On the “How will you use NewWave?” screen, choose “I’m a Creator — Get paid to make content for brands” and press Continue. There’s a “Not you? Sign out” link if you need it.
This choice sets up your workspace and isn’t easy to change later, so pick the side you actually want. If you choose the wrong one, reach out and we’ll help.
4

Build your profile in the onboarding wizard

A guided, multi-step form collects everything brands will see — your name, location, phone, stage of life, socials, sample work, and content preferences. Each step has one question, an animated progress bar, and Back / Next buttons. The onboarding steps below cover each one.
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Finish onboarding

Submitting saves your full profile and shows “Welcome! Your creator profile is ready.” You land on your creator dashboard — or go straight to a campaign if you arrived through a campaign link.
6

Set up payouts with Stripe

Open the Payments page and press Set up payouts / Connect Stripe. This opens Stripe’s secure onboarding for identity verification and your bank or debit-card details. When you return, your balance and the Withdraw option appear — usually within a few minutes. See connecting Stripe.

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Ways to sign in

You can get into your account however suits you:
  • Google — one tap, no email verification step.
  • Email and password — passwords must be at least 8 characters.
  • Email with a one-time code — no password needed.
  • Phone via SMS code — sign in with a code texted to your number.
Apple sign-in is available only in the NewWave mobile app, not on the website.

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Frequently asked questions

Your role is set after sign-up and isn’t easy to change later, as the app warns. If you chose incorrectly, reach out and we’ll help sort it out.
Apple sign-in is available in the NewWave mobile app only — it isn’t offered on the website.

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Next steps

Build your profile

Walk through the onboarding wizard and connect your handles.

Set up payouts

Connect Stripe so you can withdraw what you earn.