# Signing up

Your first step to get started with ***tea*** is to onboard onto the ***tea*** protocol. To get started you’ll want to visit the ***tea*** [web app](https://app.tea.xyz/).

Here’s what is required to onboard to ***tea***:

* Sign-up with a crypto wallet
* Create a username for the ***tea*** Protocol
* Provide your GitHub username or email address

## Why join as an OSS developer?

### **Rewards**

By joining as an OSS developer and contributing to the open-source software ecosystem, you have the opportunity to be rewarded for your valuable contributions. The ***tea*** protocol enables you to focus on your passion projects and receive rewards based on the impact or value of your project in the OSS ecosystem, as determined by the project's teaRank.

### **Access to a community of whitehats**

The ***tea*** protocol provides you access to a vibrant community of like-minded developers and security researchers who are passionate about the sustainability and quality of open-source software.

### **A superior package manager that leverages the *****tea***** protocol**

***tea*** is partnered with the package manager called [pkgx](https://pkgx.dev), which allows developers to run anything on any machine without worrying about the complexities of installation. In addition, this ecosystem features an app store specifically for open-source software and scripts. Here, you can browse, track, and learn more about the diverse range of open-source projects available.

## How to join the *tea* Protocol

1. Join by connecting your crypto wallet.

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2. Connect your GitHub account or input a username you would like to continue with instead.

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   If you connected your GitHub account, this screen allows you to claim your GitHub username on ***tea*** or use a different one.

You’re ready to go! You’ll be redirected to your ***tea*** Protocol dashboard once we are done brewing your account.

## FAQs

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<summary>Is my information secure on the <em>tea</em> protocol?</summary>

We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We collect, process, and use your personal data in accordance with [this privacy policy](https://tea.xyz/privacy-policy) and in compliance with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (“FADP”), the Swiss Ordinance to the Federal Act on Data Protection (“OFADP”), and the General European Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”).

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