# Get Started

To get started, <mark style="background-color:blue;">c</mark><mark style="background-color:blue;">reate an account</mark> on any platform (you'll have access to all platforms), then <mark style="background-color:blue;">r</mark><mark style="background-color:blue;">egister</mark> your router using the Uplink App.

> **Which phase is Uplink in now?**&#x20;
>
> Uplink is currently in Phase 2. The points-based reward system from Phase 1 has wrapped up. Network activation, enterprise-demand matching and on-chain earnings are coming with the testnet launch. Register your routers now so you’re ready to convert them to Verified routers, able to earn by providing connectivity when the network goes live. \[See the [Litepaper roadmap](https://litepaper.uplink.xyz/litepaper/roadmap-phases) →]

## The Uplink Platform

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[uplink-app](https://docs.uplink.xyz/get-started/uplink-app)
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{% content-ref url="get-started/explorer" %}
[explorer](https://docs.uplink.xyz/get-started/explorer)
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{% content-ref url="get-started/portal" %}
[portal](https://docs.uplink.xyz/get-started/portal)
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📲 [Uplink App](https://docs.uplink.xyz/get-started/uplink-app) (mobile) - Register routers, map coverage (future feature), scan for QoS (future feature), access free internet (soon!), and more.

🌎 [Explorer](https://docs.uplink.xyz/get-started/explorer) (web) - Plan router deployments (future feature), check network coverage, and explore Surge areas.

💻 [Portal](https://docs.uplink.xyz/get-started/portal) (web)- Manage routers and view total earnings.

#### Up Next: [Uplink App](https://docs.uplink.xyz/get-started/uplink-app)