# GETTING STARTED

This section walks you through everything you need to begin, from creating your account to completing your first task and maximizing your rewards.

Whether you’re exploring the platform for the first time or ready to start earning, you’ll learn how to:

* Set up your contributor account and complete verification.
* Navigate the platform and understand task types.
* Complete your first annotation or evaluation task.
* Track your points, build your reputation, and grow your earnings.

Perle Labs is built to make your expertise count, transparently, fairly, and globally.

**Let’s get started...**


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```

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