Investor Onboarding: How to Create and Register Your Account
How to Set Up Your Avestor Account and Start Investing
1. Create Your Account
- You should’ve received an email invite or a special signup link from your fund manager.
- Click the link and then click “Sign Up Now.”
- Enter your preferred email and click “Send Verification Code.”
- Check your email inbox, copy the code, and paste it into the site. Then click “Verify Code.”
- Fill in all the required fields and click “Create Account.”
- You’ll be redirected to the login screen. Log in using the email and password you just set up.
2. View Investment Opportunities
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Once you’re logged in, you’ll see the deals available to you.
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If you’re interested in one, click “Soft Commit.”
- This lets your fund manager know you’re interested.
- You can update the amount anytime by clicking “Soft Commit” again.
- This step is not a formal commitment—just a way to express interest.
3. Complete Your Investor Profile
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On the left-hand menu, look for the red dots at the top and click “Investor Profile.”
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Enter your mailing address and begin your ID verification.
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Click “Start Verification.”
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Choose how you want to upload your ID:
- Use your webcam,
- Upload a photo manually,
- Or scan a QR code to use your phone.
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If you’re scanning the QR code, it’ll open a secure browser to guide you through.
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Make sure your ID is well-lit and clearly visible—no glare.
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4. Choose How to Receive Tax Forms
- After verifying your ID, select how you want to receive tax documents.
- Click “Save.”
5. Set Up Your Investing Account
- Go to the next section called “Investing Accounts.”
- From the dropdown, choose your investing type (individual, joint, trust, entity, etc.).
- Name your account something specific, especially if you plan to invest in multiple ways.
- Fill out the rest of the form manually—don’t use autofill to avoid errors.
- Click “Save.”
6. Enroll in the Fund
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Go to “Fund Enrollment.”
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Select the investing account you just created.
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Click “Sign Document.”
- This includes your legal paperwork: PPM, Operating Agreement, and Subscription Agreement.
- Read carefully and reach out to your fund manager if you have questions.
- After signing, you can download a copy for your records.
7. (For 506© Funds Only) Upload Your Accreditation Letter
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If you’re investing in a 506© fund, you’ll need to prove you’re an accredited investor.
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You can:
- Upload a letter from your CPA or attorney, or
- Click “Get Letter from Accred.com” to request one through the platform (no charge).
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Upload the document based on your investing type.
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If anything’s missing, we’ll email you. Just log back in and upload any requested documents.
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Once approved, your accreditation letter will appear in your account.
8. Final Step: Fund Manager Approval
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Once you’ve completed enrollment, your fund manager will review and approve your account.
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You’ll get an email once you’re approved.
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After that, you’re ready for the next steps:
- Sign the Deal Disclosure
- Get wire instructions
- Connect your bank account
We’ll walk you through that in the next video.