> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.aurinko.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.aurinko.io/sign-up-for-the-aurinko-portal.md).
# Sign up for the Aurinko Portal
To start using Aurinko, sign up for the Aurinko Portal. You can register with your email address or use your Google account.
### Sign up with your email
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1. Open the Aurinko Portal.
2. On the Log in page, click **Don't have an account?**
3. On the **Sign up** page, enter your name, email address, and password.
4. Complete the CAPTCHA verification.
5. Click **Sign Up**.
### Verify your email address
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After signing up, Aurinko sends a verification email to the email address you provided.
1. Open the email.
2. Click the verification link.
You can sign in before verifying your email, but some Portal features remain unavailable until your email address has been verified.
### Sign up with Google
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Instead of creating an account with an email address and password, you can click **Sign up with Google** and complete the Google sign-in flow.
After signing in with Google, you'll be taken to the **Confirm Registration** page. Your **Name** and **Email** are filled in automatically. Enter a **Team Name**, then click **Confirm** to complete your registration.
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**Note:** If you've already registered with Google, continue signing in with **Sign in with Google**.
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### Verify your app configuration
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Before using Aurinko in production, make sure your app is fully configured:
* **Fill out app description and brand details**: This includes your logo and color scheme.
* **Enter your own OAuth app registration details**: This will make sure your OAuth flows open appropriate consent screens.
* **Specify trusted domains**: This will allow your frontend applications to access the Aurinko API securely.
These settings are available in your **app's Settings**.
Your app includes a **14-day free trial**. After the trial expires, an active subscription is required to continue using the API. See [**Subscribe to Aurinko**](https://docs.aurinko.io/getting-started/subscribe-to-aurinko) for instructions on adding a payment method and activating your subscription.
