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title: "What is the GFN 1 Step Evaluation? - Get Funded Now"
description: "What is the GFN 1 Step Evaluation? The 1 Step program requires you to successfully complete one Evaluation phase."
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Plans & programs

# What is the GFN 1 Step Evaluation?

The 1 Step program requires you to successfully complete one Evaluation phase.

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## The full answer

The 1 Step program requires you to successfully complete one Evaluation phase.

Once all objectives have been achieved without breaching any applicable rules, you can progress toward receiving your simulated GFN Funded Account.

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## Explained in full

- [The programme](https://getfundednow.com/challenges/1-step) - The 1 Step program

## Terms used in this answer

[Funded account](https://getfundednow.com/glossary/funded-account)

## Related questions

- [What if I buy an Instant Funding account but don't trade for several days?](https://getfundednow.com/faq/instant-funding-not-trading-immediately) - Plans & programs - Your first payout eligibility date will not begin until your first trade is placed.
- [How many phases does the 1 Step have?](https://getfundednow.com/faq/how-many-phases-does-1-step-have) - Plans & programs - One.
- [What is the maximum drawdown on the 1 Step?](https://getfundednow.com/faq/1-step-maximum-drawdown) - Plans & programs - 8% as standard, or 10% with the optional drawdown add-on at checkout.
- [What happens when I pass the 1 Step?](https://getfundednow.com/faq/what-happens-when-i-pass-1-step) - Plans & programs - Once your account has satisfied the required objectives and successfully completed any necessary compliance checks, you become eligible for your corresponding simulated Funded Account.

## More on plans & programs

- [Can I have an Instant Funding account and an Evaluation account at the same time?](https://getfundednow.com/faq/instant-and-evaluation-at-the-same-time) - Yes, provided the combined size of your accounts stays within the $400,000 maximum total allocation.
- [Can I change my plan after purchasing?](https://getfundednow.com/faq/can-i-change-plan-after-purchase) - An account cannot normally be converted from one program type into another after trading has begun.
- [Can I upgrade my account size after purchasing?](https://getfundednow.com/faq/can-i-upgrade-account-size) - Account purchases apply to the account size selected at checkout.

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Source: https://getfundednow.com/faq/what-is-the-1-step-evaluation
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