# Sign Up

Get started with Graphlit by creating your free developer account at [portal.graphlit.dev](https://portal.graphlit.dev).

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**🆓 Free to start:** 1GB data included, no credit card required.
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#### Create Your Account

Click **Sign up** (below the Continue button) if this is your first time using Graphlit.

**Choose your sign-in method:**

* GitHub account
* Google account
* Microsoft 365 account
* Email + password

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**Tip:** Using OAuth (GitHub/Google/Microsoft) is faster - no password to remember.
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#### Create Your Organization

Once signed in, you'll create your **Organization** (typically your company name, or personal workspace).

**Organization setup:**

1. Enter organization name
2. Upload profile image (optional - use your company logo)
3. Click **Create Organization**

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You can invite team members to your organization later from the settings page.
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#### Access the Portal

Your organization is created! You're now logged into the Graphlit Developer Portal.

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**You're ready!** Next, create your first project to get API credentials.
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## Next Step

[**Create a project →**](https://docs.graphlit.dev/account-setup-one-time/create-project) - Set up your first project (1 minute)

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Already signed up? Jump ahead to [Copy credentials and run `hello.ts`](https://docs.graphlit.dev/account-setup-one-time/credentials) to verify your environment.
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## Need Help?

* **Ask Graphlit**: Open the chatbot from the Developer Portal sidebar (or visit [ask.graphlit.dev](https://ask.graphlit.dev)) for instant code examples.
* **Sample Apps**: Explore the [Graphlit samples repo](https://github.com/graphlit/graphlit-samples) for working projects.
* **Discord Community**: Join [discord.gg/ygFmfjy3Qx](https://discord.gg/ygFmfjy3Qx) to get answers from the Graphlit team.