> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://bonsy.gitbook.io/bonsay-recman-wp/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://bonsy.gitbook.io/bonsay-recman-wp/get-started/register-account.md).

# Register account

There are two ways to get started with the plugin:

1. Activating demo mode
2. Register an account using a RecMan API key.

### Demo mode

When activating demo mode, the plugin will fetch some sample data from a test account in RecMan. You will get access to all the same fields and data that a registered account will. 

{% hint style="info" %}
The demo mode can be quite useful if your RecMan account doesn't have any published job posts while you are developing your site.
{% endhint %}

### Register an account using RecMan API key

To register an account you need a valid RecMan API key. 

Please read our guide to [how to obtain a RecMan API key](/bonsay-recman-wp/get-started/register-account/obtain-recman-api-key.md).

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[How to obtain an API Key](/bonsay-recman-wp/get-started/register-account/obtain-recman-api-key.md)
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When you register with the RecMan API key a free 30 day trial will start. This gives you time to evaluate the plugin, and if you want to keep using the plugin after the 30 days, you can purchase a subscription. [Contact us to activate your subscription](/bonsay-recman-wp/other/support.md).