> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://illuminance.gitbook.io/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://illuminance.gitbook.io/docs/getting-started-for-a-new-participant/how-to-start-working-with-the-system.md). # How to Start Working with the System Once a person understands how the Illuminance ecosystem works, the next step is practical onboarding. At this stage, the process should remain simple.\ Getting started does not require complex actions — it begins with a few basic steps, while further progression depends on the participant’s goals. In Illuminance, there are two primary ways to start: * as an investor * as a participant focused on growth and leadership *** #### Starting as an Investor For those who view Illuminance primarily as a capital management system, the process is straightforward. The first step is to fund the balance and connect capital to the system.\ After that, the participant reviews available strategies to understand how capital will operate. Once the strategy is selected: * it is activated * capital is connected to the infrastructure * the system begins operating automatically From that moment, the participant: * monitors results * tracks performance * decides whether to reinvest or withdraw No additional actions are required. This format is suitable for those who prefer a passive approach. *** #### Starting as a Participant Focused on Growth For those who see Illuminance as more than just an investment, the starting point includes additional steps. Along with connecting capital, the participant begins using the ecosystem’s growth tools. This includes: * sharing access to the system * building an initial structure * exploring the Marketing Agency * understanding the Expansion Program * using the Bonus Center Working with a development manager at this stage helps to: * understand the system faster * avoid common mistakes * build a structured growth strategy As the participant progresses, they begin to: * build a team * work with volume * develop within the career system Over time, this can lead to higher levels of participation, including leadership and large-scale growth. *** #### A Simple Principle Regardless of the chosen path, the starting point remains the same: do not overcomplicate the process The system is already built.\ All tools are already available.\ The task is simply to start using them. *** Getting started in Illuminance comes down to two clear paths: connecting capital to use the system, or connecting and scaling through it — with the level of involvement defining the direction of growth. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## 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, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://illuminance.gitbook.io/docs/getting-started-for-a-new-participant/how-to-start-working-with-the-system.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. 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.