> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.reefcloud.ai/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.reefcloud.ai/get-started/sign-up.md).

# Sign up

![Explore the ReefCloud homepage for more background on the project, and to sign up, and access the public Dashboard](https://2731750263-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MLFyhUGCbRKtAWb9cmC%2Fuploads%2FwNC8nyWCmtSKzpIGX7It%2Fscreenshot_reefcloud_homepage.JPG?alt=media\&token=0b49f73b-96dd-407f-bd30-cfb9863ba48d)

* Sign up for an account at [reefcloud.ai](https://reefcloud.ai) and click “Login to Data Portal”. If you already have an account, enter your username and password to sign in. Otherwise, click “Sign up” for a new account.
* Enter your email and name .
* Create a password. Note your password must contain at least:

  * One lower case letter.
  * One upper case letter.
  * One number.
  * Eight (8) characters in total.
  * One special character or a space
  * Not contain a leading or trailing space

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After signing up you will receive a confirmation email to verify your new account.

If you forget your password for ReefCloud, click the “Forgot your password?” prompt and enter your email address. We will send a message to your registered email address to reset your password.

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Two minute video tutorial in how to create a new user account in ReefCloud.
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