# Create account

1. **Go to** [**https://github.com/join**](https://github.com/join)

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2\. **Enter your personal details.**

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**3. Click the green Create an account** button. It's below the form.

![Image titled Create an Account on GitHub Step 3](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/b/b0/Create-an-Account-on-GitHub-Step-3.jpg/aid1365192-v4-728px-Create-an-Account-on-GitHub-Step-3.jpg.webp)

4\. **Complete the CAPTCHA puzzle.**

* If you see an error that says "Unable to verify your captcha response," [Disable all ad-blocking extensions](https://www.wikihow.com/Disable-Your-Ad-Blocker), refresh the page, and then click **VERIFY** to start the CAPTCHA.

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5\. **Click the 'Free Plan'** . You should also apply for student development kit, after creating the account.

![Image titled Create an Account on GitHub Step 5](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/a/a5/Create-an-Account-on-GitHub-Step-5.jpg/aid1365192-v4-728px-Create-an-Account-on-GitHub-Step-5.jpg.webp)

6\. Go to your email account and check the email from Github.

**7. Click the Verify email address** button in the email message from GitHub. This confirms your email address and returns you to the sign-up process.

![Image titled Create an Account on GitHub Step 6](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/a/af/Create-an-Account-on-GitHub-Step-6.jpg/aid1365192-v4-728px-Create-an-Account-on-GitHub-Step-6.jpg.webp)

7\. **Review your plan selection and click Continue**.

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8\. **Select your preferences and click Submit**.

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