# Get Started

### Subscribe&#x20;

Before you start creating your first balanced recipe, we suggest subscribing to one of the subscription options that we offer.&#x20;

Click [here](https://animaldietformulator.com/formulator) to subscribe now.&#x20;

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### Access the Application

Click [here](https://animaldietformulator.com/app-downloads) to download the Application or Acces the Web version of the Animal Diet Formulator Software.&#x20;

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Once you have your application ready, sign in with your account using the email address and password that you provided upon subscribing to us.&#x20;

If you forgot your password, click [here](/members-area/profile/reset-password.md) on how to reset your password.

### Create Recipe

Start creating your recipes, by going to the Main Menu by clicking the similar icon below.

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Then click the Formulate/Recipes menu item from the Main Menu.

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Create your recipes by clicking the **New** button at the top left corner of the page.&#x20;

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A pop-up containing the Create Recipe form will show up. Click the New button beside the Pet field to create a new Pet.

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A pop-up containing the Create Pet form will show up. Click the New button beside the Pet Owner field to create a new Pet Owner

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A pop-up containing the Create Pet Owner will show up. Fill up the form and click the **Save** button to create the Pet Owner.&#x20;

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Once the pet owner is created, it will auto-select the pet owner that you created. Fill up the Create Pet form and click the **Save** button to create the Pet.

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Once the pet is created, it will auto-select the pet that you created. Fill up the Create Recipe form and click the **Save** button to create the Recipe.

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### Add Ingredients

Once the recipe is created, you will be redirected to the formulation page. On that page, click the **Add** button on the right side of the Ingredients section.

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&#x20;Let's start by adding Meat, Fish, and Eggs such as Lean Beef.

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Then, add some Organs.

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Continue with some Vegetables and Fruits.

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Add a few grams of Healthy Fats

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Let's add a little Fiber.

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Finally, balance the Recipe with supplements, if required.

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### Congratulations

You have balanced your first recipe. Explore more features and functionalities of the Animal Diet Formulator. Click the link below to read more about the Software.

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[Introduction](/animal-diet-formulator/introduction.md)
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