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Creating Your Account

Last updated 2 April 2026

Overview

Creating your AFRICLOUD account takes less than a minute. You can sign up with your email and deploy your first server immediately.

How to Register

  1. Go to my.africloud.com
  2. Enter your email address and choose a password
  3. Select your country
  4. Accept the terms of service and click Create Account
  5. Check your email for a verification link and click it to activate your account

After Registration

Once registered, you can:

  • Deploy a server from the Compute page
  • Add a payment method under Billing for automatic renewals
  • Set up 2FA under Settings > Security for extra protection
  • Add SSH keys under Settings > SSH Keys for passwordless server access

Tips

  • Use a strong, unique password (at least 12 characters)
  • Verify your email promptly to unlock all features
  • Your country determines your billing currency and available payment methods