Before you purchase and use Alibaba Cloud products and services, you must create an Alibaba Cloud account and configure the account. If you want to purchase specific Alibaba Cloud services, you may also need to complete real-name verification after you create an Alibaba Cloud account. The instructions on the product details page prevail.
Note
If you have any questions about Alibaba Cloud account creation, submit a ticket.
Create an Alibaba Cloud account
Visit the Alibaba Cloud official website.
In the upper-right corner of the page, click Log In.
On the Register account page, select an account type and click Next.
Alibaba Cloud accounts are classified into business accounts and individual accounts. The registration process is the same for the two account types.
On the Sign up to Alibaba Cloud page, enter your email address and password, and click Sign Up.
Select a verification method. You can use your email address or mobile number for verification.
Read the Alibaba Cloud International Website Membership Agreement, Privacy Policy, Product Terms, and Terms of Use. If you agree to these terms, select the check box. Then, click Sign Up to submit your information.
Configure account information.
You can bind the account with a secure mobile phone, enter the basic information, and specify a payment method as instructed.
If you want to enter the information later, click Not now? Return to the previous page>>.
Important
After you perform the preceding steps, an Alibaba Cloud account is created. Before you purchase Alibaba Cloud products and services, you must also enter your billing information and payment information.
Sign up with a third-party account
Sign up with a Google account
Visit the Alibaba Cloud official website.
In the upper-right corner of the page, click Free Trial.
On the Register account page, click Sign up with Google.
Enter your Google email address or mobile number and click Next.
Enter and confirm your sign-up password and click Next.
Select your country or region.
Note
The Google email address is used by default. If you want to use another email address, click Use another account and enter the email address in the Email or phone text box.
You can also change your email address on the Security Settings page of Account Center.
Enter a new sign-up password and confirm the password to reset your sign-up password.
Read the Alibaba Cloud International Website Membership Agreement, Privacy Policy, Product Terms, and Terms of Use. If you agree to these terms, select the check box. Then, click Sign Up to submit your information.
You successfully sign up with your Google account.
Sign up with a GitHub account
Visit the Alibaba Cloud official website.
In the upper-right corner of the page, click Free Trial.
On the Register account page, click Sign up with Github.
Enter your GitHub email address or username.
Enter and confirm your sign-up password and click Next.
Select your country or region.
Note
The GitHub email address is used by default. If you want to use another email address, enter the email address in the Username or email address text box.
You can also change your email address on the Security Settings page of Account Center.
Enter a new sign-up password and confirm the password to reset your sign-up password.
Read the Alibaba Cloud International Website Membership Agreement, Privacy Policy, Product Terms, and Terms of Use. If you agree to these terms, select the check box. Then, click Sign Up to submit your information.
You successfully sign up with your GitHub account.
References
Introduction to Alibaba Cloud Payment
FAQ about real-name registration on the Alibaba Cloud international site (alibabacloud.com)
Account Verification FAQs
Modify the username of an Alibaba Cloud account