# Account Signup

## UzCloud Account Setup Guide

This guide provides a step-by-step tutorial to help you create a UzCloud account, set up billing, and verify your account.

### Register Account

- Open the UzCloud console at [console.uzcloud.uz](https://console.uzcloud.uz) and navigate to the **Sign-In** or **Create Account** section.
- Enter the necessary details, such as your name, email address, and password.
- Click **Register** to proceed to the next step.

![Account Registration](../../images/account-setup-register.png)

### Verify Your Email

- Check your email inbox for a verification email from UzCloud containing a One-Time Password (OTP).
- Enter the **OTP** in the provided field on the website.
- Click **Verify** to confirm and proceed to the billing setup.

![Email Verification](../../images/account-setup-verify.png)

### Set Up Billing Method

- After verifying your account, you’ll be prompted to set up your billing information.

- Choose a billing type:

  - **Individual**: For personal use; enter details like your address.
  - **Company**: For organizational use; provide details such as your company name, website, and address.

![Billing Details](../../images/account-setup-billing-details.png)

- If you have a coupon, redeem it at checkout to receive a discount or promotional offer.

![Coupon Redemption](../../images/account-setup-billing-org-coupon.png)

### Choose a Payment Plan

#### Prepaid (Recommended):

- Prepaid accounts require you to load credits in advance, which you’ll use to create resources within the platform.
- To use resources, purchase infrastructure credits by selecting the desired amount.
- Choose one of the available payment methods and click **Proceed** to complete the payment.

![Prepaid Billing](../../images/account-setup-billing-prepaid.png)

#### Postpaid:

- Postpaid accounts allow you to pay after consuming resources. This option may require additional verification, such as detailed billing information or credit checks.
- Choose one of the available payment methods and click **Save Card** to complete the payment.

![Postpaid Billing](../../images/account-setup-billing-postpaid.png)

### Final Steps

- Review the **Terms & Conditions** of the platform carefully.
- Accept the terms to complete the registration process.

![Terms & Conditions](../../images/account-setup-billing-prepaid-tnc.png)

- **Prepaid Users**: Your account status will display as active, with the account type set to prepaid.

![Prepaid Dashboard](../../images/account-setup-billing-prepaid-dashboard.png)

- **Postpaid Users**: After verification, your account will display as active with the account type set to postpaid.

![Postpaid Dashboard](../../images/account-setup-billing-postpaid-dashboard.png)

### Conclusion

Setting up your UzCloud account is a straightforward process. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can successfully register, verify your email, configure billing, and choose a payment plan that best suits your needs. Once completed, you’ll have full access to the UzCloud dashboard and its features, enabling you to manage your resources efficiently.