# Installation

#### **Step 1: Login to Your Account**

1. Go to [**Tree News Account Page**](https://news.treeofalpha.com/account).
2. Click on **Login with Discord** to authenticate.

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#### **Step 2: Purchase Tree Credits**

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1. Once logged in, click **Buy Tree Credits**.
2. Choose your preferred method:
   * **Burn TREE tokens** (if you already have them).
   * **Burn USDC worth of TREE** (if you don’t have TREE).
3. Spend the credits you've obtained for **sprout/sapling**

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\*Wait **5-10 minutes** for your role to update.

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#### **Step 3: Verify Your Subscription**

1. Go back to the **Account** page.
2. Ensure your **NFT Holder role** has updated.

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#### **Step 4: Download Tree Terminal**

1. Once your role updates, click **Download Tree Terminal** at the top of the page.
2. Obtain your Tree API Key from Accounts page for login.

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#### **Troubleshooting**

* If your role hasn’t updated after **10 minutes**, try refreshing the page.
* If you still don’t have access, join the **Tree Capital Discord** for support.

By following these steps, you’ll successfully install and activate your Tree Terminal access. [<br>](<https://news.treeofalpha.com/account&#xA;>)


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