> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://developer.harness.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://developer.harness.io/feature-management-experimentation/new-to-fme/split-and-harness.md).

# Start Feature Management & Experimentation (FME) in Harness

Enable and start using Feature Management & Experimentation (FME) in your Harness account.

Select **Start FME Free Plan** to enable FME. This step is required for all Harness customers, regardless of whether you intend to use the [Free or Enterprise Plan](https://www.harness.io/pricing).

To enable Harness Feature Management & Experimentation (FME) in your account:

1. In the Harness navigation menu, select the **Grid menu** icon.

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2. In the modal, select **Feature Management & Experimentation (FME)** under `DevOps Modernization`. You are redirected to the Harness FME module landing page.

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3. Click **Start FME Free Plan**. After selecting **Start FME Free Plan**, FME is enabled and ready to use.

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   <div data-gb-custom-block data-tag="hint" data-style="warning" class="hint hint-warning"><p><strong>SELECT START FME FREE PLAN</strong></p><p>Select <strong>Start FME Free Plan</strong> to enable FME. This step is required for all Harness customers, regardless of whether you intend to use the <a href="https://www.harness.io/pricing">Free or Enterprise Plan</a>.</p><p>To access additional features and advanced capabilities on the Enterprise Plan, <a href="https://www.harness.io/company/contact-sales">contact your Harness sales representative</a>.</p></div>

Once Harness FME is enabled, you can create and manage feature flags, configure environments and targeting rules, invite team members and manage access, and start experimenting and monitoring releases.

### Next steps

Go to [Harness Feature Management & Experimentation self-paced training](https://university-registration.harness.io/page/fme) to explore feature management, release monitoring, and cloud experimentation.

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