> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://meriq.gitbook.io/meriq-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://meriq.gitbook.io/meriq-docs/getting-started.md). # Getting Started Getting started with Meriq takes three steps: set up your account, receive assets into your Party ID, and then trade. ## 1. Set up your account Enter the email address you want to register with Meriq. We will send a verification email to that address. Open the email and follow the link to continue onboarding. You will be redirected to Meriq, where you can set your password. Once the password is created, your Canton Party ID is generated and your account setup is complete. You can now sign in and explore Meriq. ## 2. Receive and accept assets Before you can trade, your Party ID needs to hold the asset you want to swap. When an asset is sent to your Party ID, the incoming transfer will appear under **Portfolio → Inbox**. Open the transfer and accept it. Once accepted, the asset will be reflected in your portfolio balance and will be available for trading. You can also use the **Send** option under Portfolio to transfer assets from your Meriq account to another Party ID. ## 3. Make your first swap Once the asset is available in your portfolio, go to **Swap** and select the asset you want to sell and the asset you want to receive. Enter the amount you want to trade. Meriq will look across the available liquidity and show you the best executable price for that swap. Review the trade details and confirm the transaction. Once executed, the swap settles atomically on Canton and your updated balances will appear in your portfolio. ### Liquidity partners If you are looking to provide liquidity on Meriq, email to get started with onboarding. --- # 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://meriq.gitbook.io/meriq-docs/getting-started.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.