# Get started with bbradar Pro | bbradar.io

> A practical setup checklist from sign-in and subscription through alerts, API access, and your first target search.

Source: [https://bbradar.io/docs/getting-started](https://bbradar.io/docs/getting-started)

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## [Before you start](https://bbradar.io/docs/getting-started.md#before-you-start)

You need a Google account to sign in. bbradar currently supports Google as the login provider; Discord is an optional Pro integration, not a sign-in method.

- A supported browser with cookies enabled
- A Google account
- Telegram and/or Discord if you want alerts
- Node.js 20+ only if you plan to use MCP

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## [Activate Pro](https://bbradar.io/docs/getting-started.md#activate-pro)

1. ### Open the Pro page

   Choose monthly or yearly billing on the [Pro page](https://bbradar.io/pro.md). Both plans include the same features.
2. ### Complete Stripe checkout

   Use the same bbradar session throughout checkout. You will return to bbradar after payment.
3. ### Confirm your access

   Open [Account & Billing](https://bbradar.io/account). The subscription card should show Pro as active.

Tip

If checkout completes but the badge has not updated, refresh Account & Billing once. If it remains inactive, use the troubleshooting guide before starting a second checkout.

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## [Complete the setup checklist](https://bbradar.io/docs/getting-started.md#setup-checklist)

Sanitized product view

Account & Billing

Set up your Pro workspace

Pro

Subscription

Pro active

Telegram

Connect

Notification rules

Review

API & MCP

Create key

Account setup checklist with Pro access active. Example data and credentials are fictional or redacted; named product controls match the interface.

| Task | Where | Done when |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Confirm Pro | Account & Billing | The subscription status is active. |
| Connect Telegram | Account & Billing | The Telegram card shows Active and your private chat. |
| Save alert rules | Notification Rules | Your chosen event streams and filters are saved. |
| Connect Discord | Account & Billing | Your Discord account and Pro role are shown. |
| Create API key | Account & Billing | A key prefix and active status are visible. |
| Use MCP | Your MCP client | The bbradar status tool reports connected Pro access. |

You can stop after any task. Telegram, Discord, the API, and MCP are independent; use only what fits your workflow.

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## [Confirm everything works](https://bbradar.io/docs/getting-started.md#confirm-access)

1. ### Search a target

   From the catalog, enter at least three characters from a hostname or target identifier. Pro target matches appear with program results.
2. ### Open a program

   Confirm the program page shows active target identities, filters, export controls, and Target Intelligence.
3. ### Open Latest Targets

   Check the Added, Re-added, Updated, Removed, and Commits tabs.
4. ### Review integrations

   Return to Account & Billing and confirm every integration you enabled is active.