> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://bandwidth-1.gitbook.io/bandwidth-or-usdbps-or-product-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://bandwidth-1.gitbook.io/bandwidth-or-usdbps-or-product-docs/the-bandwidth-ecosystem/navigating-the-platform.md).

# Navigating the Platform

After downloading and installing the browser extension and setting up your account with Bandwidth AI, you can now start utilizing your unused bandwidth through our platform. This chapter details how to get started with our platform and how to view/monitor your earned points/rewards.\
\ <mark style="color:blue;">**1. The Browser Extension**</mark>\
Serving as the backbone of our platform is our browser extension. After downloading and installing the extension as per instructions in the [previous chapter](/bandwidth-or-usdbps-or-product-docs/the-bandwidth-ecosystem/installing-the-extension.md), users can use this extension to enable or disable sharing of bandwidth. This browser extension, once connected, runs in the background and should be enabled if users wish to earn rewards.\
\ <mark style="color:blue;">**2.**</mark> <mark style="color:blue;"></mark> <mark style="color:blue;">**The Dashboard**</mark>\
The dashboard section of our platform is where users can view their earnings, the rewards leaderboards, and more. Our dApp contains the following sections at launch:

* **Home:** the 'rewards' dashboard, in which you can check your connection, analyze your earnings and monitor your rewards. Rewards, as detailed in other chapters, are paid out periodically based on the points you collect.
* **Leaderboards:** an overview of top earners using our dApp and sharing their internet bandwidth
* **Referral:** the 'referral' dashboard, which is set to launch a few days after the launch of $BPS
* **Profile:** your information, which you can update for your administration and for the upcoming referral dashboard.
* **Tutorial/Feedback:** a section in which you can view the a tutorial video or provide feedback to the team.
* **Download:** leads to a download of our browser extension.<br>


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