# Preparing Your Dynamic Monetization Instance

The steps required to prepare your Dynamic Monetization instance depend on whether you use FlexNet Operations as your back office or if you have a custom back office.

Refer to one of the following sections:

- [Information for Producers Using a Custom Back Office](/tutorials/back-office-custom) explains how to use the Dynamic Monetization APIs directly to create Dynamic Monetization instances and create and modify line items.
- [Information for Producers Using FlexNet Operations](/tutorials/back-office-fno) walks you through exercises for creating an Elastic Access license model, product, and line items.