{"format":"opendoc-document","version":1,"url":"https://docs.upscale.trade/how-upscale-works/account_setup","title":"Account Setup","description":"Signing in to Upscale, promo codes, changing your referrer and paying for a challenge: methods, wallets and the order of steps","kind":"article","locale":"en","inLanguage":"en","lastModified":"2026-10-02T19:27:56+03:00","revision":"7f9fe6972176cac44116ee8d1d3ee146984358993e0cb1b6a6bc2c3627a4c05b","section":{"title":"Documentation","url":"https://docs.upscale.trade"},"representations":{"html":"https://docs.upscale.trade/how-upscale-works/account_setup","markdown":"https://docs.upscale.trade/how-upscale-works/account_setup.md","json":"https://docs.upscale.trade/how-upscale-works/account_setup.json"},"translations":{"en":"https://docs.upscale.trade/how-upscale-works/account_setup","ru":"https://docs.upscale.trade/ru/kak-rabotaet-upscale/nastroika-akkaunta","es":"https://docs.upscale.trade/es/como-funciona-upscale/account_setup_es"},"breadcrumbs":[{"title":"What is Prop Trading","url":"https://docs.upscale.trade"},{"title":"Account Setup","url":"https://docs.upscale.trade/how-upscale-works/account_setup"}],"headings":[{"depth":2,"id":"three-steps-to-get-started","title":"Three steps to get started"},{"depth":2,"id":"sign-in-methods","title":"Sign-in methods"},{"depth":2,"id":"promo-code","title":"Promo code"},{"depth":2,"id":"changing-your-referrer","title":"Changing your referrer"},{"depth":2,"id":"payment-methods","title":"Payment methods"},{"depth":3,"id":"supported-wallets","title":"Supported wallets"}],"markdown":"---\ntitle: \"Account Setup\"\ndescription: \"Signing in to Upscale, promo codes, changing your referrer and paying for a challenge: methods, wallets and the order of steps\"\nicon: gear\npublished: true\n---\n\nYou can become an Upscale trader through [@upscaletradebot](http://t.me/upscaletradebot) or in the web version at [upscale.trade](https://upscale.trade) — the feature set is identical.\n\n## Three steps to get started\n\n{% stepper %}\n{% step %}\n**Sign in**\n\nYou can sign in through a social network or by connecting a crypto wallet. The method has no effect on anything that follows — pick whichever suits you.\n{% endstep %}\n\n{% step %}\n**Enter a promo code**\n\nThis step is optional. A promo code unlocks special conditions and promotions.\n{% endstep %}\n\n{% step %}\n**Pay for the challenge**\n\nChoose an account size, an asset category and a challenge format, then pay using any available method. Once payment is confirmed, the account appears in the app and trading becomes available straight away.\n{% endstep %}\n{% endstepper %}\n\n---\n\n## Sign-in methods\n\n<div align=\"center\">\n\n<img src=\"img/upscale_enter_en.png\" alt=\"\">\n\n</div>\n\n{% tabs %}\n{% tab title=\"Social networks\" %}\n**Telegram.** You will be redirected to the Telegram interface to confirm the sign-in. Tap \"Allow\" to grant Upscale access to your profile.\n\n**Google.** A Google authorisation window opens. Enter your account details and grant access — you will then land in your dashboard.\n{% endtab %}\n\n{% tab title=\"Crypto wallet\" %}\n**TonConnect — for TON wallets.** Connects Tonkeeper and other TON-based wallets. You will need to scan a QR code with your wallet or confirm the connection inside the app.\n\n**WalletConnect.** A universal protocol supporting a wide range of mobile and desktop wallets. Scan the QR code with your wallet app or confirm the authorisation.\n\n**Other wallets** — Coin98, MetaMask, Trust Wallet, OKX, Rabby, Phantom, Rainbow, Browser Wallet and more. Browser extensions show a popup asking you to approve the account connection; mobile wallets ask for confirmation inside the app.\n\n{% hint style=\"info\" %}\nIf this is your first time connecting a wallet, read the interface prompts and the security messages from the wallet itself — they tell you exactly which permissions you are granting.\n{% endhint %}\n{% endtab %}\n{% endtabs %}\n\n---\n\n## Promo code\n\nAn invitation code is entered at checkout and unlocks special conditions. The step is optional: without a code, the challenge is purchased as normal.\n\nCurrent codes and giveaways are published in the [Upscale Telegram channel](https://t.me/upscale_news_en).\n\n---\n\n## Changing your referrer\n\nYour referrer is the user whose code brought you to the platform. You can change them yourself: go to the Referrals section, find the block showing who invited you and tap the edit icon. In the window that opens, enter the new referrer's referral code and confirm the change — the confirmation screen shows their name.\n\n| Condition | Value |\n|---|---|\n| When it is available | only before your first purchase: while the account has no paid accounts. Tournament accounts, demo accounts and accounts received with a promo code do not block the change |\n| Number of changes | no more than three in total |\n| Interval | at least 45 days since the previous change |\n\nIf you have no referrer yet, you can add one in the same block. Adding a referrer for the first time does not count as a change: it does not use up the limit and does not start the interval.\n\nYou cannot enter your own code, your current referrer's code, or the code of a user you invited directly or through your own referrals.\n\nIf the change is unavailable, the input window does not open — a message at the top of the page explains why: the date when a change becomes available, the requirement to change the referrer before the first purchase, the limit being used up, or the change being unavailable for this account. The code input window shows how many changes are left. If it is the last one, the confirmation screen warns that the referrer will then stay fixed permanently.\n\n---\n\n## Payment methods\n\n| Payment method | Where available |\n|---|---|\n| Telegram Stars | App and web |\n| GRAM | App and web |\n| USDT (TON) | App and web |\n| USDT (TRC-20) | Web only |\n| USDT (BEP-20) | Web only |\n| USDT (ERC-20) | Web only |\n| USDC (ERC-20) | Web only |\n| SOL (Solana) | Web only |\n| USDT (Solana) | Web only |\n| USDC (Solana) | Web only |\n| ETH (Ethereum) | Web only |\n| BNB (BEP-20) | Web only |\n| TRX (Tron) | Web only |\n| Bank card (Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay) | Web only |\n\nThe payment method has no effect on the account size or the terms of the challenge.\n\n{% hint style=\"info\" %}\n**Discounts and additional options.** A discount applies to the base challenge price only. Additional options are always paid for in full: the total is the discounted challenge price plus the full price of the options.\n\nFor example, a $100 challenge with a 20% discount and $20 of options comes to $100, not $96.\n{% endhint %}\n\n<details>\n\n<summary>How to choose a payment method</summary>\n\n**Crypto on BEP-20, TRC-20, ERC-20 and Solana** — web version only. Select the network, connect your wallet and confirm the transaction.\n\n**Telegram app** — Stars, GRAM and USDT on the TON network.\n\n**Bank card** — click \"Pay by card\" in the payment selection window to open a secure Stripe page. The final amount, including the payment provider's fee, is shown before you confirm.\n\n</details>\n\n### Supported wallets\n\n| TON network | Other networks |\n|---|---|\n| Tonkeeper | WalletConnect |\n| Wallet | Coin98 Wallet |\n| Tonhub | MetaMask |\n| Klever Wallet | Trust Wallet |\n| Proton Wallet | OKX Wallet |\n| | Rabby Wallet |\n| | Phantom |\n| | Rainbow |\n| | Solflare |\n| | Bitget Wallet |\n| | Coinbase Wallet |\n| | Exodus |\n| | Browser Wallet |\n\nFor payments on Solana you can use Phantom, Solflare, Trust Wallet, MetaMask, OKX Wallet, Bitget Wallet, Coinbase Wallet, Exodus and other wallets that support the network.\n\nChallenge formats, account sizes and the cost of participation are listed on the [Getting Started](Getting_Started.md) page.\n","text":"You can become an Upscale trader through @upscaletradebot or in the web version at upscale.trade — the feature set is identical. Three steps to get started Sign in You can sign in through a social network or by connecting a crypto wallet. The method has no effect on anything that follows — pick whichever suits you. Enter a promo code This step is optional. A promo code unlocks special conditions and promotions. Pay for the challenge Choose an account size, an asset category and a challenge format, then pay using any available method. Once payment is confirmed, the account appears in the app and trading becomes available straight away. Promo code An invitation code is entered at checkout and unlocks special conditions. The step is optional: without a code, the challenge is purchased as normal. Current codes and giveaways are published in the Upscale Telegram channel. Changing your referrer Your referrer is the user whose code brought you to the platform. You can change them yourself: go to the Referrals section, find the block showing who invited you and tap the edit icon. In the window that opens, enter the new referrer's referral code and confirm the change — the confirmation screen shows their name. Condition Value When it is available only before your first purchase: while the account has no paid accounts. Tournament accounts, demo accounts and accounts received with a promo code do not block the change Number of changes no more than three in total Interval at least 45 days since the previous change If you have no referrer yet, you can add one in the same block. Adding a referrer for the first time does not count as a change: it does not use up the limit and does not start the interval. You cannot enter your own code, your current referrer's code, or the code of a user you invited directly or through your own referrals. If the change is unavailable, the input window does not open — a message at the top of the page explains why: the date when a change becomes available, the requirement to change the referrer before the first purchase, the limit being used up, or the change being unavailable for this account. The code input window shows how many changes are left. If it is the last one, the confirmation screen warns that the referrer will then stay fixed permanently. Payment methods Payment method Where available Telegram Stars App and web GRAM App and web USDT (TON) App and web USDT (TRC 20) Web only USDT (BEP 20) Web only USDT (ERC 20) Web only USDC (ERC 20) Web only SOL (Solana) Web only USDT (Solana) Web only USDC (Solana) Web only ETH (Ethereum) Web only BNB (BEP 20) Web only TRX (Tron) Web only Bank card (Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay) Web only The payment method has no effect on the account size or the terms of the challenge. Discounts and additional options. A discount applies to the base challenge price only. Additional options are always paid for in full: the total is the discounted challenge price plus the full price of the options. For example, a $100 challenge with a 20% discount and $20 of options comes to $100, not $96. How to choose a payment method Crypto on BEP 20, TRC 20, ERC 20 and Solana — web version only. Select the network, connect your wallet and confirm the transaction. Telegram app — Stars, GRAM and USDT on the TON network. Bank card — click \"Pay by card\" in the payment selection window to open a secure Stripe page. The final amount, including the payment provider's fee, is shown before you confirm. Supported wallets TON network Other networks Tonkeeper WalletConnect Wallet Coin98 Wallet Tonhub MetaMask Klever Wallet Trust Wallet Proton Wallet OKX Wallet Rabby Wallet Phantom Rainbow Solflare Bitget Wallet Coinbase Wallet Exodus Browser Wallet For payments on Solana you can use Phantom, Solflare, Trust Wallet, MetaMask, OKX Wallet, Bitget Wallet, Coinbase Wallet, Exodus and other wallets that support the network. Challenge formats, account sizes and the cost of participation are listed on the Getting Started page."}