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# Create an AVADA account

## Before you begin

* AVADA is a web application, so you won't need to download or install any software to start using.
* To start signing up an account for AVADA, you need to have a working email address. This email address will also be our communication and support channel when you are on the free plan.
* One email address can only be uses to create one AVADA account.
* You should have a Shopify or Magento store to connect to the AVADA account to start using features.

## How to create an AVADA account.

### Step 1. Get started at the homepage

On [AVADA homepage](https://avada.io), click on the **Sign up** button at the top of the page.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/b66870a37c890800/avada-account-1_9ex1a5.png)

If you are installing AVADA for your existing store and want to create a new account, read these guides. Currently, we are supporting two well known eCommerce platforms which are Shopify and Magento 2:

* [Integrate with Shopify](https://help.avada.io/en/article/integrate-with-shopify-1d20o55/)
* [Integrate with Magento 2](https://help.avada.io/en/article/integrate-with-magento-2-1kxt15c/)

### Step 2. Insert your information

You will be take to the [Register page](https://apps.avada.io/register), where you can insert your information to create an account. The required info are email, password, full name, and the store domain.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/b66870a37c890800/avada-account-2_192khqt.png)

After you finish writing in, click on **Register**. When the register process is successfully completed, you will receive a confirmation message. Check your email inbox for the email verification link and complete your account signup process.

**Note**, the time it takes to receive verification email may vary. Please also check spam and promotions folders.

### Step 3: Complete Onboarding 

Once you verify your email, you will be redirected to your AVADA account. We will provide you with some introduction and you will be ready to start using AVADA in no time!

See guide: [Set up Onboarding](https://help.avada.io/en/article/set-up-onboarding-rncshx/)

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/b66870a37c890800/avada-account-3_1q5t7ho.png)