> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.metabind.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Create an Account

> Sign up for Metabind and set up your first project

Create a Metabind account to start building native UI that updates instantly. The signup process takes about two minutes and includes setting up your first project.

## Sign up

Go to [metabind.ai/signup](https://metabind.ai/signup) and enter your email address. We'll send a 6-digit verification code to confirm your email.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Verify your email">
    Enter the verification code sent to your inbox. If you don't see it, check your spam folder or request a new code.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter your details">
    Provide your first and last name. This is how you'll appear to teammates in your organization.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create a password">
    Choose a password that meets these requirements:

    * At least 8 characters
    * One uppercase letter
    * One lowercase letter
    * One number
    * One special character
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Set up your organization

After creating your account, you'll set up your organization — the workspace where your team collaborates on projects.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Name your organization">
    Enter your organization name. This could be your company name, team name, or project name.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose your URL">
    Pick a URL for your organization dashboard. Metabind suggests one based on your organization name, but you can customize it. URLs must be unique across all Metabind organizations.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Create your first project

Projects contain your components, content types, and published content. You can start from a template or create a blank project.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Start from a template">
    Templates include pre-built components and content types. Great for exploring how Metabind works or jumpstarting common use cases.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Start blank">
    Begin with an empty project. Best if you have specific requirements or want to build everything from scratch.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

After selecting a template, Metabind provisions your project. This usually takes a few seconds. Once complete, you'll land in your project dashboard.

## What's next

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  <Card title="Core concepts" icon="lightbulb" href="/guides/concepts/content">
    Learn about content, components, assets, and types — the building blocks of every Metabind project.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Build your design system" icon="puzzle-piece" href="/guides/building/building-your-design-system">
    Best practices for creating components that scale.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>