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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

Add Payment Method

Add a credit or debit card and pay $2.50 to start your 30-day trial. This small upfront charge helps us prevent abuse and keeps the platform secure for everyone.

  • Enter your card details securely
  • Add a billing address
  • You'll be charged $2.50 immediately
  • Trial begins with $2.50 in credits
Payment method form
05

Your Account is Ready

You're all set! Your Edge account is now active and you can start deploying resources immediately.

  • You'll be taken to your dashboard
  • Your 30-day trial is now active
  • Start deploying CDN, Compute, DNS, or Storage
  • 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
08

Verify Your Email

Complete this step anytime within 24 hours of creating your account. Check your inbox for a verification email and click the link to confirm your address.

  • Check your email inbox (and spam folder)
  • Click the verification link in the email
  • You'll be redirected back to Edge
  • Verification must be completed within 24 hours
Email verification confirmation

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.