# Introduction

Welcome to the **UzCloud** documentation! Manage and optimize your cloud infrastructure with the UzCloud console.

> [!TIP]
> The UzCloud console is available at **[console.uzcloud.uz](https://console.uzcloud.uz)**.

## 📖 About UzCloud

**UzCloud** is a cloud management platform that gives you a single interface for provisioning, monitoring, and managing your cloud resources: virtual machines, volumes, networks, Kubernetes clusters, object storage, DNS, backups and more.

With UzCloud, organizations can simplify the operation of their cloud infrastructure, increase operational efficiency, and gain real-time insights into the resources they use. The UzCloud infrastructure is built on **Apache CloudStack**.

## Features of UzCloud

- ☁️ **Cloud resource management** — create and manage virtual machines, storage, and networks from one place.
- 📊 **Real-time monitoring** — track and analyze resource usage with real-time metrics.
- ⚡ **Automated scaling** — automatically scale cloud resources based on demand.
- 💰 **Cost control** — keep track of your cloud expenses with billing and cost analysis tools.
- 🔒 **Advanced security** — protect your account with two-factor authentication, firewalls, and activity logs.

**UzCloud** centralizes operations and empowers cloud administrators to manage resources more efficiently, monitor critical infrastructure in real time, and take proactive steps toward improving the scalability and cost-efficiency of their cloud environments.

## Account Setup

- **[Register Account](account-signup.md#register-account)** — sign up with your personal details to get started.
- **[Verify Your Email](account-signup.md#verify-your-email)** — confirm your email address for security.
- **[Set Up Billing](account-signup.md#set-up-billing-method)** — choose a payment option and set up your billing details.

## Profile Setup

- **[Set Up Your Profile](profile-setup.md#update-your-personal-information)** — manage your name, contact details, and address.
- **[Set Up Two-Factor Authentication](profile-setup.md#secure-your-account-with-two-factor-authentication)** — secure your profile with 2FA.
- **[Add New Users](profile-setup.md#add-a-new-user)** — add new users to your account and assign roles with permissions.

## 🚀 Next Steps

To start your journey with **UzCloud**, open [console.uzcloud.uz](https://console.uzcloud.uz) and follow the guides above: create your account, set up your profile, and configure your billing. The setup is straightforward, and you’ll be up and running in no time!