> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://ibm-developer.gitbook.io/get-your-java-microservice-up-and-running/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://ibm-developer.gitbook.io/get-your-java-microservice-up-and-running/setup-local-and-ibm-cloud-environment/1-register.md).

# Register for IBM Cloud

## Step 1: Open a browser window and navigate to the IBM Cloud [Registration page](https://ibm.biz/Bd2JHx)

![image](https://1786616095-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MG3nxFYptsAGAKhoxq6%2Fsync%2Fdc2a6674cc67ffe419445cbc6536658dd25944f5.png?generation=1598883373751187\&alt=media)

## Step 2: Fill in the registration form and follow the link in the **confirmation email** to confirm your account once it arrives

![Validation email](https://1786616095-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MG3nxFYptsAGAKhoxq6%2Fsync%2Fa8a0514e17a5ad4d0e03ac940d5721fd0141e323.png?generation=1598883373732255\&alt=media)

## Step 3: [Login into IBM Cloud](https://ibm.biz/Bd2JHx) using your account credentials

By default, all new IBM Cloud accounts are set to [pay as you go](https://cloud.ibm.com/docs/account?topic=account-accounts). Please visit the [IBM Cloud pricing](https://www.ibm.com/cloud/pricing) for details.

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