> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.4096bytes.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Create an account

> Sign in to the 4096bytes dashboard and prepare your API setup

Start from the 4096bytes dashboard. The dashboard is where you manage your account, plan, balance, API Keys, Base URL, and available models.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the dashboard">
    Visit [https://dash.4096bytes.com/dashboard](https://dash.4096bytes.com/dashboard).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Sign in or register">
    Follow the page prompts to sign in. If you do not have an account yet, create one first.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Check account status">
    After signing in, confirm that the dashboard can show your account, plan, or balance information.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  If this is your first time using 4096bytes, complete [Get an API Key](/en/quickstart/get-api-key) before configuring a client.
</Tip>

## What the account is used for

* Manage your API Keys.
* View available models and connection parameters.
* Check plan, balance, or usage information.
* Help support diagnose account-related issues.

## Next step

Continue to [Get an API Key](/en/quickstart/get-api-key).