# How to create a DataPasa account

> Sign up for DataPasa Cloud, confirm your email address and secure your login with a passkey before you order your first VPS or game server.

Every DataPasa service is managed from one control panel at [cloud.datapasa.com](https://cloud.datapasa.com). An account is free, and you only pay for the hours your servers actually run.

## Sign up

1. Open the [registration page](https://cloud.datapasa.com/register).
2. Enter your **First name**, **Last name**, **Email** and a **Password** of at least 8 characters.
3. If a friend invited you, paste their code into **Referral code (optional)**. It gives you a 5% discount on your services.
4. Accept the policies and click **Create account**.

> **Use an email address you check.** Password reset links, low balance warnings and support replies are sent to this address.

## Confirm your email address

Right after signing up we send a confirmation link to your email. Until you open it, the panel shows the banner **Confirm your email address** and you cannot order servers.

- The link is valid for 24 hours.
- If it did not arrive, check your spam folder, then use the resend button in the banner. A new link can be requested every 5 minutes.

## Add a passkey (optional)

A passkey lets you sign in with Face ID, Touch ID, Windows Hello or a hardware security key instead of typing your password.

1. Open **Profile** in the panel.
2. In the **Passkey** section, add a passkey and follow your browser's prompt.
3. Next time, click **Sign in with a passkey** on the login page.

## Forgot your password

1. On the login page click **Forgot your password?**
2. Enter your email and click **Send link**.
3. Open the email "Set your DataPasa Cloud password" and choose a new password. The link works for 1 hour.

If you are already signed in, you can change the password under **Profile** in the **Change password** section.

## Next step

Your account starts with a zero balance. [Top up your balance](https://datapasa.com/wiki/billing/top-up-balance), then [order your first VPS](https://datapasa.com/wiki/getting-started/how-to-buy-a-vps).