> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.credentialsportal.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Creating Your Account > How to sign up for Credentials Portal and set up your district. Credentials Portal accounts are created per district. The person who signs up becomes the initial district administrator. If someone has already set up a Credentials Portal account for your district, you don't need to sign up — ask your administrator to invite you instead. ## Sign up Visit [app.credentialsportal.com](https://app.credentialsportal.com) and click **Get Started** or **Sign Up**. \[Screenshot: The Credentials Portal home page with the Get Started button highlighted] Provide your first name, last name, and email address. Select your preferred language — you can change this later. \[Screenshot: Sign-up form with fields for first name, last name, email, and language] You'll receive an email with a 6-digit login code. Enter it on the verification screen to complete sign-up. \[Screenshot: Email verification screen with a 6-digit code input field] After verifying your email, a setup wizard walks you through naming your district and choosing a brand color. You can update these at any time in Settings. \[Video: First-time setup wizard walkthrough — naming district, selecting accent color] ## Trial period New accounts start with a **30-day free trial** giving you full access to all features. No credit card is required to sign up. When your trial ends you'll need to activate a subscription to continue. See [Billing & Subscription](/help/admin/billing) for details. ## Next steps Invite candidates, mentors, and board members to your district. Set up roles, tracks, courses, and interview forms.