> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.lobstr.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Create a free lobstr.io account

> Sign up for free in less than a minute. No credit card required.

Sign up at [lobstr.io](https://lobstr.io) for free. No credit card required — just an email and a password.

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<Steps>
  <Step title="Create your account">
    Go to [lobstr.io](https://lobstr.io) and fill in the sign-up form:

    1. Enter your email address.
    2. Choose a password.
    3. Click **Create an account**.

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  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify your email">
    Check your inbox for an email from lobstr.io with the subject **"Activate your account"** and click **Verify Email**.

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  </Step>

  <Step title="Start scraping">
    You'll be redirected to a success page. Click **Start now** to open your dashboard and launch your first scraper.
  </Step>
</Steps>