# Creating your account Creating an Aardvark account takes less than a minute, and there’s nothing you need to commit to upfront. You can explore at your own pace and decide how you want to use Aardvark over time. *** #### How sign-up works Aardvark uses Google sign-in to keep things simple. When you create an account: * You’re signed in instantly * You start as a **user** * You can begin following creators right away There’s no separate account type to choose during sign-up. *** #### What you can do as a user As a user, you can: * Follow creators you trust * Unlock creator deals * Use the browser extension while you shop * Discover new creators and brands For most people, this is all they’ll ever need. *** #### Becoming a creator (only if you want to) If you ever decide you’d like to share deals with your own audience, you can become a creator later. Becoming a creator: * Is completely optional * Happens within your existing account * Never removes access to user features There’s no pressure to decide now. *** #### Can I change things later? Absolutely. You’re always free to: * Follow or unfollow creators * Install or remove the browser extension * Upgrade to a creator account — or not Nothing you choose during sign-up is permanent. *** --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://help.joinaardvark.com/getting-started/creating-your-account.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.