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# Getting started on desktop

##### Video Tutorial:

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##### Step 1: Create an account

If you're an individual using Ren independently, [sign up here](https://rensystems.com/free-trial). If you're part of an organization, navigate to your organization's branded signup page. If you're unsure of it, ask your IT Admin or [contact support](https://help.rensystems.com/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en).

##### Step 2: Connect your work contacts and calendar

For best results, sign up with your work email address and sync contacts. If you need approval from an IT Admin, [contact support](https://help.rensystems.com/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en).

##### Step 3: Upload a Contact or Company List

If you have a list, spreadsheet, or database of clients, prospects, and other key contacts and companies, we recommend adding them [here](https://app.rensystems.com/accounts/upload).

Upload your list and click **Upload File**.

![Screenshot 2025-10-23 at 2.41.04 PM](https://help.rensystems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-10-23%20at%202.41.04%20PM.png?width=456&height=418&name=Screenshot%202025-10-23%20at%202.41.04%20PM.png)

If you don’t have a custom contact list but would like to create one, feel free to [download our template](https://app.rensystems.com/resources/ren-contacts-template.csv), fill it out, and import it following the steps above.

##### Step 4: Upload your LinkedIn Connections

1. Visit the [Download my data](https://www.linkedin.com/mypreferences/d/download-my-data) page on LinkedIn.
2. Select **Download larger data archive, including connections…**, then click **Request Archive**. The button should change to *Request Pending*.
3. Leave the page open for about 15 minutes, then refresh the page and click **Download archive** to download your connections.
4. Go to your [Ren contact settings](https://app.rensystems.com/settings#linkedin), upload the file you downloaded, and press Upload File.

 

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