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# What do I need to start using Ctrl+A?

# What do I need to start using Ctrl+A?

To start using **Ctrl+A**, you only need a few essentials — no agency experience or deep marketing knowledge required. The platform is designed for small and very small businesses that want to launch professional, AI-powered campaigns quickly.

## Basic Requirements

1. **A Business Website or Landing Page**

* Ctrl+A scans your website to understand your products, services, and brand tone. This allows the system to automatically generate ad headlines, descriptions, and visuals.If you don’t have a website yet, you can start by creating a simple one-page site or link to your existing online profile.

2. **At Least One Brand**

* Every campaign belongs to a *Brand* inside Ctrl+A. A default brand is created during onboarding using your company information. You can later add more brands for different locations or product lines.

3. **Connected Facebook Page and Instagram Account**

* To publish ads on Meta platforms, you must connect at least **one Facebook Page** and the **Instagram Account** linked to that Page.
* You don’t need to share your Ad Account — Ctrl+A can run your campaigns using its managed ad accounts if needed.
* Connections are made securely using Meta’s authentication flow.


4. **Valid Payment Method**

A credit card, SEPA, or PayPal account is required to pay for your subscription and media budget. You can set up auto top-ups to prevent campaigns from stopping due to low balance.


## Recommended Setup

* Have your **logo** and a few good-quality **images** on your website — Ctrl+A uses them for ad visuals.
* Make sure your **business details** (address, phone, opening hours) are visible online — this helps the AI create accurate ad content.
* Choose the **channels** you want to advertise on: Google, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or all of them.

## Summary

You can start using Ctrl+A with just your website, one brand, and a connected payment method. From there, Ctrl+A’s AI takes care of campaign creation, optimization, and multi-channel delivery — so you can focus on running your business.