> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.contiple.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.contiple.com/eng/getting-started/join.md).
# Sign Up
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## **➊ NHN Cloud Sign up**
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You can start using **Contiple** after signing up for **NHN Cloud**.
[Go to NHN Cloud](https://www.nhncloud.com/kr)
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### **1-1. Sign Up**
* Click **Sign In** at the top right corner of the NHN Cloud homepage to create your account.
* If you’re registering as a **business user**, please have your **business registration certificate** ready.
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### **1-2. Register a Payment Method**
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To use NHN Cloud services smoothly, you must register a valid **payment method**.
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* Click your **account name (email)** at the top right corner, then select **Payment Methods** from the menu.
* Click **Add Payment Method** and register your payment card.
* You can use either a **credit card** or a **PAYCO-registered card**, but **check cards are not supported.**
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## **➋ Activate the Service**
### **2-1. Open the CONSOLE**
* After registering your payment method, click **CONSOLE** at the top of the NHN Cloud homepage.
* In the Console, you can manage various services, organizations, and members, including Contiple.
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### **2-2. Create an Organization**
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**What is an Organization?**
* An organization is a type of group required to use NHN Cloud services.
* Users registered as **IAM members** within the organization can access and manage the services contracted by the organization.
[View NHN Cloud Organization Guide](https://docs.nhncloud.com/ko/nhncloud/ko/console-guide/#nhn-cloud-iam)
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* Click **Create an organization** at the top left of the Console.
* Enter the organization name and complete the creation process.
* If you already have an organization, proceed to the Service Selection step.
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### **2-3. Select a Service**
* After creating an organization (or selecting the organization where you want to use the service), click **Select Service** at the top of the screen.
* From the list of available services, select **Contiple**.
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### **2-4. Configure Service Settings**
#### **① Organization Name**
* Select the name of the organization that will use Contiple.
* The organization chosen in **NHN Cloud Console** is selected by default, but you can switch to another organization or add a new one if needed.
#### **② Domain Name**
* Specify the domain link through which you will access Contiple.
* The domain will be provided in the format:\
`https://{domain-name}.oc.nhncloud.com/`
* After entering the desired domain, click **Save** to complete the setup.
#### **③ IAM Member**
* Register IAM members who will use Contiple.
* A password setup email will be sent to the registered email address, and users can access the service after setting their password.
* Among the registered IAM members, select the account to be used as the **OWNER**.
#### **④ Completion**
* After completing steps 1–3, click **Next**.
* Review all entered information and the service start notice, then click **Complete** to begin using the service.
* Through **Login Security Settings**, you can manage two-factor authentication (2FA), failed login handling, and session controls.
* For more details, refer to the [**Login Security Settings Guide**](https://docs.nhncloud.com/en/nhncloud/en/console-guide/).
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**NHN Cloud Account Types**
* **NHN Cloud Member**
* A user who has signed up for NHN Cloud
* Has access to all NHN Cloud services and organization management features.
* **IAM Member**
* An internal member within an organization (valid only within that organization).
* Created without NHN Cloud-level authentication.
* Can be added or removed via **NHN Cloud Console → Member Management → IAM Members**.
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## **➌ Access and Login**
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For the first access, it is recommended to log in with the **OWNER ID**, as initial setup is required for Contiple.
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#### **(1) Access via URL**
* You can access Contiple using the domain you specified during the service setup stage. (Example: `https://{domain-name}.oc.nhncloud.com/` )
#### **(2) Access via CONSOLE**
* If you are an **NHN Cloud member**, you can access Contiple directly from the **Console** by selecting **Contiple** from the list of organization services in use.