Hetzner Cloud, Fast Sign‑Up & First Project
1. Open Hetzner Cloud
Navigate to https://hetzner.cloud/?ref=AVos7cZTU8pW and click REGISTER NOW.
2. Create Your Account
Enter a valid email address and a strong password (12+ characters).
Confirm the verification email when it arrives.
3. Set Up Your Profile
Choose Individual or Organization.
Enter your First name and Last name (title is optional).
4. Add Billing Details
Enter your address and phone number, then select a currency (EUR or USD) and add a payment method.
5. Secure Your Account
Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) using an authenticator app.
Recommended: Do this now instead of skipping. Save your recovery codes.
6. Create Your First Project
Click New project, give it a name, and hit Create.
7. Optional — Recommended Before Creating Servers
- Add SSH key for passwordless access.
- Create an API token if you’ll use Terraform or CLI tools.
- Invite team members and assign roles if needed.
- Set billing alerts or spend limits if available.
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