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# Account Creation and Setup
Create a Proxidize account and complete the initial setup steps.
## Account Creation and Setup
You need a Proxidize account before you can buy or manage anything.
Your account gives you access to the Proxidize app, where you manage products, subscriptions, orders, payment methods, and settings.
Open the Proxidize app
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### Create an account
You can sign up from the website or from the app.
#### From the Proxidize website
1. Go to the Proxidize website.
2. Click **Sign up for free**.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
#### From the Proxidize app
1. Go to [app.proxidize.com](https://app.proxidize.com/).
2. Click **Sign up**.
3. Enter your email address, or choose one of the other sign-in options.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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### Sign in
Go to [app.proxidize.com](https://app.proxidize.com/) and use the option you signed up with.
Depending on your setup, that may be Google, Microsoft, GitHub, or your email address.
Email sign-in is passwordless. You enter your address and receive a 6-digit code.
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### Finish setting up
You may be asked to confirm your details and accept the required agreements before you can use the app.
Work through the on-screen steps until setup is complete.
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### What you can do next
A new account can:
* subscribe to a plan
* manage subscriptions
* view orders and download invoices
* add or update payment methods
* invite team members
* change account settings
{% hint style="warning" %}
**Creating an account and buying a plan are not enough to use proxies.**
After your first purchase you also need to complete identity verification. See [How to Complete KYC Verification.](/account-and-billing/verification/how-to-complete-kyc-verification.md)
{% endhint %}
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### Quick FAQ
Do I need a password?
Not for email sign-in.
You enter your email address and receive a 6-digit code each time.
Does creating an account cost anything?
No.
You only pay when you subscribe to a plan.
Can I change the email I signed up with?
Yes.
See [How to Change Account Email](/account-and-billing/account-management/how-to-change-account-email.md).
I created an account and bought a plan, but I can't access my proxies.
Check **Settings → Verification**.
Proxy access is unlocked once your identity verification is approved.
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### Related articles
* [How to Subscribe to a Proxidize Plan](/account-and-billing/billing-and-subscriptions/how-to-subscribe-to-a-proxidize-plan.md)
* [Inviting Members in the Proxidize Dashboard](/account-and-billing/account-management/inviting-members-in-the-proxidize-dashboard.md)
* [How to Change Account Email](/account-and-billing/account-management/how-to-change-account-email.md)
* [How to Complete KYC Verification](/account-and-billing/verification/how-to-complete-kyc-verification.md)
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