Who is this guide for?
This document is for every user accessing A2 for the first time. It walks you step by step from your first login through basic setup.Signing in
When you sign up for the A2 Cloud service, your access information is sent to the email address you registered.- Find the A2 admin console address in the email
- Sign in with the initial account information
- Change your password from the profile icon (top right) > My Account menu
Admin budget setup (Admin Only)
To test or run ad campaigns, budget must be allocated in the system. If you have an admin account, follow the steps below to set the initial budget.- In the left sidebar, click Admin > Account Management > Edit Admin Account Budget
- Enter the amount you want in the Remaining Credit or Budget field (e.g., 10,000)
- Click the Save Budget button to apply the changes
Exploring the dashboard
After you sign in, the dashboard is displayed. You can access the main menus from the left sidebar.First steps by role
- Retailer
- Advertiser
- Admin
Create an ad placement
Retailers first need to create placements where ads will be shown.- In the Placement menu, click Create New Placement
- Set the placement name, size, and allowed creative types
- Install the generated placement tag on your site
- Name:
main_top_banner - Size:
1200×120 - Creative type: Display
Troubleshooting
I can't sign in
I can't sign in
Cause: Incorrect password or expired accountSolution:
- Check that you entered the password correctly
- Check that Caps Lock is not on
- Ask an admin to check your account status
Budget settings are not saved
Budget settings are not saved
Cause: Insufficient admin permissions or invalid input formatSolution:
- Check that you are signed in with an admin account
- Enter numbers only for the amount (no currency symbols)
- Refresh the page and try again
Need help?
If you have questions or run into problems, use the following channels.- Find answers to common questions in the FAQ.
- For technical support, contact a2support@aiderx.io.
- For real-time help, use the Slack community.
