> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://support.polyfundr.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How to Buy a PolyFundr Challenge

> Step-by-step guide to purchasing a PolyFundr challenge account: choose an account tier, pay the one-time fee, and start trading after confirmation.

Purchasing a challenge takes just a few minutes. You pay a one-time fee, and your account activates as soon as payment is confirmed. There is no manual review or waiting period.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to the Accounts page">
    Navigate to [polyfundr.com/accounts](https://polyfundr.com/accounts). You need to be signed in to proceed. If you do not have an account yet, you can sign in or create one from the login page.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose a challenge size">
    Review the available tiers and select the account size you want to trade. Each tier shows the one-time fee, profit target, drawdown limits, and max risk per trade in both percentage and dollar terms so you can compare them side by side.

    | Account size | One-time fee |
    | :----------- | :----------- |
    | \$10,000     | \$125        |
    | \$25,000     | \$300        |
    | \$50,000     | \$500        |

    \$100,000 and \$200,000 accounts are not on direct sale right now. They are awarded through competitions and giveaways.

    <Tip>
      The \$50,000 tier is the most popular. If you are new to prop trading on prediction markets, the \$10,000 tier is a lower-cost way to get started.
    </Tip>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Complete payment">
    After selecting a tier, the Privy payment sheet opens. You can pay using a **credit or debit card** or from a **connected crypto wallet**. The fee is denominated in USDC.

    Follow the prompts in the payment sheet to complete your purchase.

    <Note>
      Payment is processed through Privy. PolyFundr does not store your card details.
    </Note>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Your challenge activates">
    Once payment is confirmed, your challenge account activates immediately. You will see it appear in your accounts dashboard and can start placing trades right away.

    You do not need to do anything else. There is no activation step or verification phase.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Underpaid payments

If your payment was interrupted or sent with insufficient funds, your checkout attempt is saved as an underpaid state. You can return to the **Accounts** page at any time and complete the remaining balance using the pay-remaining flow. Your challenge activates once the full amount is received.

<Warning>
  Do not start a new checkout for the same tier if your previous attempt shows as underpaid. Use the pay-remaining option to avoid being charged twice.
</Warning>

## After purchase

Once your challenge is active, head to the [dashboard](https://polyfundr.com/dashboard) to browse live Polymarket markets and place your first trade. Review the [challenge rules](/challenges/rules) before you start so you understand every condition that applies to your account.