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Hetzner Cloud, Fast Sign‑Up & First Project

1. Open Hetzner Cloud

Navigate to https://hetzner.cloud/?ref=AVos7cZTU8pW and click REGISTER NOW.

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.

Enter email and password


3. Set Up Your Profile

Choose Individual or Organization.
Enter your First name and Last name (title is optional).

Profile details


4. Add Billing Details

Enter your address and phone number, then select a currency (EUR or USD) and add a payment method.

Billing details Select currency and payment


5. Secure Your Account

Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) using an authenticator app.

Recommended: Do this now instead of skipping. Save your recovery codes.

2FA setup


6. Create Your First Project

Click New project, give it a name, and hit Create.

New project


  • 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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