# Getting Started

To get up and running with the Marketplace Platform and make the most of its functionality, it's essential to understand how the platform works and be familiar with certain key concepts and terminology.

The following Getting Started video guide provides a brief overview of the platform and its interface, followed by in-depth information about some of the core concepts. 

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Watch a quick video guide showing how to get started with the SoftwareOne Marketplace Platform.
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### Topics in this section

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Quickstart Guide</strong></td><td>Use this quick start to get started easily.</td><td><a href="getting-started/quickstart-guide">quickstart-guide</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Marketplace for Clients</strong></td><td>Learn how to get started as a client.</td><td><a href="getting-started/marketplace-for-clients">marketplace-for-clients</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Marketplace for Partners</strong></td><td>Learn how to get started as a partner.</td><td><a href="getting-started/marketplace-for-partners">marketplace-for-partners</a></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>


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