# Getting started with FPA (/platforms/checkout/advanced/customize/fraud-protection/fraud-protection-advanced/getting-started)



The Getting Started guide offers a comprehensive overview of onboarding with Fraud Protection Advanced (FPA). It includes the following scenarios:

## Activating FPA through partner merchants [#activating-fpa-through-partner-merchants]

This flow is designed for new merchants who sign up with PayPal through the Integrated Sign-Up onboarding process. Follow the [guide](/platforms/checkout/advanced/customize/fraud-protection/fraud-protection-advanced/getting-started/activate/) to complete the process.

## Upgrading to FPA [#upgrading-to-fpa]

This flow applies to existing merchants looking to upgrade from the Fraud Protection Standard tool to the Fraud Protection Advanced tool. Follow the [guide](/platforms/checkout/advanced/customize/fraud-protection/fraud-protection-advanced/getting-started/upgrade/) to complete the process.

> **Info:** After onboarding to FPA, your merchants should set up FPA for their accounts.

For more information on how your merchants can set up FPA, see the following:

* [Create and set up filters](/platforms/checkout/advanced/customize/fraud-protection/fraud-protection-advanced/filters/)
* [Manage lists](/platforms/checkout/advanced/customize/fraud-protection/fraud-protection-advanced/lists/)
* [Review transactions](/platforms/checkout/advanced/customize/fraud-protection/fraud-protection-advanced/review/)
* [Monitor FPA activity](/platforms/checkout/advanced/customize/fraud-protection/fraud-protection-advanced/monitoring/)