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Getting Started 5 minutes

Account Setup Guide

A complete walkthrough of setting up your Edge Network account, from signup to security configuration. Get your account production-ready in 5 minutes.

What you'll set up:

Profile
Billing
Security
Notifications
Email Verification
01

Get Started

Head to edge.network and click the "Get Started" button to begin the signup process.

  • Visit edge.network
  • Click "Get Started" in the top navigation
  • You'll be taken to the account creation page
Edge homepage with Get Started button
02

Create Your Account

Enter your details to create your Edge account. You'll need a valid email address and a secure password.

  • Enter your email address
  • Create a secure password
  • Accept the terms of service and privacy policy
  • Click "Create Account" to proceed
Edge signup form
03

Complete Your Profile

Add your details to personalise your account and help us provide better support.

  • Enter your full name
  • Add your company or organisation (optional)
  • Select your primary use case
  • Choose your preferred timezone
Profile completion form
04

Verify Your Email

We send a verification link the moment you sign up. Verifying your email unlocks resource creation — starting with free DNS zones. No card is needed for this step.

  • Check your email inbox (and spam folder)
  • Click the verification link in the email
  • You'll be redirected back to Edge
  • You can now create DNS zones and other resources
Email verification confirmation
05

Your Account is Ready

You're all set! Your free Edge account is active and you can start deploying resources immediately. Add a card later (verified, not charged) to unlock the CDN and Storage free tiers, or load a prepaid balance to run VMs.

  • You'll be taken to your dashboard
  • DNS is free — add your first zone right away
  • Add a card to unlock CDN & Storage free tiers
  • Check out the Quick Start guide to deploy your first resource
Edge dashboard
06

Configure Security

Secure your account with two-factor authentication. We strongly recommend enabling this.

  • Navigate to Settings → Security
  • Click "Enable 2FA"
  • Scan the QR code with your authenticator app
  • Enter the verification code to confirm
Two-factor authentication setup
07

Set Up Notifications

Configure how and when you want to be notified about your account and services.

  • Navigate to Settings → Notifications
  • Choose email, SMS, or both
  • Select notification types (billing, alerts, updates)
  • Set your preferred frequency
Notification preferences

Account ready!

Your Edge Network account is fully configured and secure. You're ready to deploy your first resource. Check out the Quick Start guide to get going.