# How to set up an account

### How to Sign Up

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**Go to GetBlock**

Visit the [homepage](https://getblock.io/) and click on the 'Dashboard' button in the upper-right corner, or use [this direct link](https://account.getblock.io/sign-up).

<figure><img src="/files/mlX4Z1RPNQEV7bDX8XBh" alt="How to create an account on GetBlock"><figcaption><p>GetBlock's Sign-Up page, where users can register to access blockchain services</p></figcaption></figure>
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**Choose the sign-up method**

* **Register with Email**

  Enter your name and email address, then verify your email to activate the account.
* **Sign in via Google**

  Google will share your name, email, language preferences, and profile picture with GetBlock.
* **Connect with MetaMask**

  Use a MetaMask wallet browser extension to sign up – no email or password required. If you don’t have a wallet extension installed, you’ll be prompted to add one.
* **Sign up with GitHub**

  Use your GitHub credentials to set up an account.
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**Review and accept policies**

During registration, you will be asked to accept our [Terms of Service](https://getblock.io/terms-of-service/) and [Privacy Policy](https://getblock.io/privacy-policy/).
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### Access the dashboard

Once you've created an account and signed in, you'll be directed to the GetBlock [**Dashboard**](https://account.getblock.io).&#x20;

* You can create endpoints
* Monitor your usage plan
* Access statistics.

<figure><img src="/files/Z9Fq94lA3AdJQUivVJpS" alt="GetBlock user dashboard for managing blockchain node access"><figcaption><p>GetBlock user Dashboard</p></figcaption></figure>

### Check your User ID

1. Click on your profile icon

<figure><img src="/files/3YwQHV0SonHoFV9w4FAu" alt="profile icon"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

2. Click on the **Copy** Icon to copy your **User ID**

<figure><img src="/files/2LXniyVHDAYzyCpNvMwa" alt="Where to find the GetBlock user ID"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>


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