Getting Started as an Influencer

# Getting Started as an Influencer As a TicketCobra **influencer** you get matched with events, apply to promotion gigs, and get paid for the content and reach you deliver. ## Create your account Sign up and open the **Influencers** area to create your **influencer profile** — you have one profile that brands and organizers can discover. ## Build your profile A strong profile wins more gigs. Add: - **Display name** and a short **bio**. - Your **niches** (e.g. nightlife, food, fitness) and **platforms**. - Your **audience size**. - A **portfolio** of past work. - **Rate cards** — list each deliverable (e.g. "1 IG Reel") with your price. You can set your profile to active, paused, or hidden at any time. ## What's next 1. See how [AI matching](#/help/influencer-ai-matching) connects you to events. 2. [Apply to promoter gigs](#/help/influencer-applying-to-gigs). 3. [Connect Stripe and get paid](#/help/influencer-deals-and-payment) on accepted deals. 4. Learn your way around the [influencer dashboard](#/help/influencer-dashboard). > The influencer marketplace is gated; if you can't access it yet, it may not be > enabled on your platform.