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# How does the set up process work?

## Once you've signed up for a trial – what happens next, how can you get the best experience when starting out with empower® Express?

The set up process typically develops throughout your trial period at your own pace. The set up can take anything from a few days to a few weeks, at your convenience.

An ideal process would be to [**start with a trial**](https://www.empowersuite.com/en/empower-express) and explore the tools.  [**Book a call**](https://empower.express/meetings/derrick-waylen/full-intro-demo?hsLang=en) with us to explore how empower® can enhance your workflows and working practices. Then build your resources and once ready, launch it to your wider team. The empower® team is with you every step of the way.  

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#### Step 1 **–** [**Start your free trial**](https://www.empowersuite.com/en/empower-express) and install the tools

- Check your email for the install and download instructions
- Click on the provided link to download the package
- Install the tools on your machine, which may take 10-20 mins to complete as it builds your library content
- Reboot your machine for best results

#### Step 2 **–** [**Set up training**](https://empower.express/meetings/derrick-waylen/empower-express-intro?hsLang=en) and explore the tools

- After installation, explore the tools available in the empower® ribbon
- Check your email for a link to the [**knowledge base**](https://empower.express/knowledge?hsLang=en) to: 
    - Find articles for quick and detailed introductions to all tools
    - Access resources for specific issues, e.g. rebranding, Excel linking, creating a resource library
- [**Schedule an introductory call**](https://empower.express/meetings/derrick-waylen/empower-express-intro?hsLang=en)for personalized guidance, to discuss your requirements and to learn about all the useful tools and features in empower®
- Plan for additional [**training sessions**](https://empower.express/meetings/derrick-waylen/empower-express-training?hsLang=en) as needed throughout your empower® journey

#### Step 3 **–** Add your template and design

- [**Email us**](mailto:support@empower.express) your template files and any branding information
- We will implement your design and template into the library, so you can fully test and explore the branding tools

#### Step 4 **–** Build your content and resource libraries

- [**Arrange a call**](https://empower.express/meetings/derrick-waylen/empower-express-training?hsLang=en) with our team to go through how to effectively set up useful library content and design resources to make reusing and creating content in PowerPoint fast and on brand
- [**Start building your company library content folders**](https://empower.express/knowledge/building-presentations-from-the-library?hsLang=en) to quickly compile presentations and reuse content
- [**Organize your design assets in the Corporate Design Templates folders**](https://empower.express/knowledge/design-templates?hsLang=en) for quick creation of new content

#### Next steps **–** Once your library is fully set up, introduce the tools to your wider user group

### Continuous support throughout the process

- Use the links below to contact the empower express team for support during your trial and set up
- Use the links below to book in for training. We provide training and support free of charge throughout your subscription

### Watch this video for a overview of the set up and trial process

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