# Getting Started

**Last updated:** February 19, 2026

This page is optimized for first-time users starting with **AI Autopilot**.

## Before You Begin

* Create and verify your TradeLand account.
* Prepare an exchange account from the supported list.
* Generate API keys with trading permissions only.

## Supported Markets

* **Binance Spot**
* **OKX Spot**
* **Bybit Spot**
* **Hyperliquid Perpetual**

## AI Autopilot Quick Start

### 1. Create and Verify Your Account

* Sign up with email and password.
* Confirm your email to activate account access.

### 2. Connect Your Exchange

* Open exchange connection settings in TradeLand.
* Select one of the supported markets above.
* Add your API key and secret.

### 3. Configure API Permissions Correctly

Allow:

* Read account information
* Trade / place orders

Do not allow:

* Withdrawals
* Transfers

If required, complete exchange-side API IP whitelisting.

### 4. Activate AI Autopilot

* Choose risk profile and allocation preferences.
* Start AI Autopilot.
* The AI Portfolio Manager will coordinate agents and deal execution.

### 5. Monitor and Adjust

* Track deals and performance in your dashboard.
* Adjust limits and preferences when needed.
* Pause Autopilot at any time.

## Optional: Guided AI Agent Mode

If you want more manual involvement:

* Choose pair and position sizing.
* Select deal starter and strategy.
* Launch and monitor deals directly.

## TLAI and Performance Logic

* **AI Agent mode:** 1% of profitable deal value is applied through TLAI burn logic.
* **AI Autopilot mode:** 20% of profitable deal value is applied through TLAI burn logic.

## Security Summary

* TradeLand does not custody user funds.
* Assets remain in your connected exchange account.
* Keep API permissions limited to trading operations.