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  • 🌟 Getting started

    An introduction to the Prolific platform.

  • ✍️ Study setup and management

    Everything you need to know about setting up a study, choosing your participants and managing your submissions.

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    Learn more about our participant pool and interacting with participants.

  • 💰 Finance & billing

    Everything you need to know about topping up your workspace, VAT, billing, and much more.

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