> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.fanaura.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Creating Your Account
> Sign up for Fanaura with your email and password, choose your role, and verify your email to get started.
Getting started with Fanaura takes about two minutes. Here is everything you need to know about the signup process.
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## Before You Begin
You will need:
* A valid email address (use the artist's private email, not a public-facing one)
* A phone number
* A password you will remember (or a password manager)
You can always update your email and phone number later from Settings. But choose carefully at signup -- this email is your login credential.
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## Signup Process
Navigate to [fanaura.com/signup](https://fanaura.com/signup). You will see the Fanaura logo and the account creation form.
If you already have an account, click the **"Sign in"** link at the bottom of the form to go to the login page instead.
The signup form collects the following:
**Artist First Name and Last Name**
Enter the artist's **legal first and last name**. This is used for account verification and legal purposes -- it is not the same as your stage name or display name. You will set your public artist/display name during onboarding.
For example, if your stage name is "Luna Waves" but your legal name is "Sarah Johnson," enter "Sarah" and "Johnson" here.
**Artist Email**
Enter the artist's **private email address**. This is used for:
* Logging into Fanaura
* Account security and password resets
* Important account notifications
A tooltip next to the field reminds you: "Use the artist's private email, not a public-facing one. This is used for login and account security."
Use an email you check regularly. This is where your verification code and account alerts will go.
**Phone Number**
Select your **country code** from the dropdown (defaults to US +1) and enter your phone number. The country code picker includes 28+ countries and has a search function so you can quickly find yours.
Phone numbers are formatted automatically as you type (e.g., `555-123-4567`).
**Password**
Create a strong password. Requirements:
* **Minimum 8 characters**
* Must include at least one **uppercase letter**
* Must include at least one **lowercase letter**
* Must include at least one **number**
* Must include at least one **special character** (`!@#$%^&*`)
You can toggle password visibility using the eye icon next to the password field.
**Confirm Password**
Re-enter your password to make sure it matches. The show/hide toggle applies to both fields simultaneously.
**Terms of Service and Privacy Policy**
Check the box to agree to Fanaura's [Terms of Service](/terms) and [Privacy Policy](/privacy). You cannot create your account without accepting these.
Once all fields are filled in and the terms box is checked, click the orange **"Create Account"** button. You will see a loading spinner while your account is being created.
If you see an error, do not panic. Check the troubleshooting table below for common issues and quick fixes.
### What Can Go Wrong Here
| Error Message | What It Means | What to Do |
| -------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------ | -------------------------------------------------------------- |
| "An account with this email already exists." | Someone (maybe you) already signed up with this email. | Click "Sign in" to log in, or use "Forgot password" if needed. |
| "Password must be at least 8 characters..." | Your password does not meet the strength requirements. | Add uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and special characters. |
| "Please enter a valid email address." | The email format is invalid. | Double-check for typos (missing @, extra spaces, etc.). |
| "Too many attempts. Please wait..." | You hit a rate limit. | Wait 30-60 seconds and try again. |
| "Passwords do not match" | Your password and confirmation do not match. | Re-enter both passwords carefully. |
| "First name and last name are required" | You left the name fields empty. | Fill in both name fields. |
| "Phone number is required" | You left the phone number empty or it is too short. | Enter a valid phone number with at least 10 digits. |
After your account is created, Fanaura sends a **6-digit verification code** to the email you provided. You will be taken to the verification screen automatically.
**On the Verification Screen:**
1. Check your email inbox for a message from Fanaura.
2. Find the 6-digit code in the email.
3. Enter the code in the large input field on screen. The field accepts numbers only and auto-formats as you type.
4. Click **"Verify & Continue"**.
Did not receive the code? Click the **"Resend code"** link below the verify button. Also check your **spam/junk folder** -- verification emails sometimes end up there. If you entered the wrong email, click **"Back to signup"** to fix it.
Once your email is verified, you are automatically redirected to the **Onboarding** page, where you will connect your Spotify profile and set up your artist account.
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## Signing Up as a Team Member
If you are not the artist -- if you are a manager, label representative, attorney, booking agent, publisher, or other team member -- the flow is slightly different.
The default signup flow creates an artist account. Team member signup is available for managers and other roles who are setting up an account on behalf of an artist.
### Team Member Roles
When the "Who are you?" step is enabled, you can choose from:
* **Artist** -- I am the artist or band member
* **Manager** -- I manage artists
* **Label** -- I work at a record label
* **Marketing** -- I handle marketing/PR
* **Attorney** -- I provide legal services
* **Booking Agent** -- I book shows and tours
* **Publisher** -- I handle publishing
* **Business Manager** -- I manage finances
### Team Member Flow
Choose anything other than Artist from the role selector.
Enter **your** contact info (first name, last name, email, phone). This is your personal information, not the artist's.
Click **"Continue to Artist Setup"**. You will be taken to the onboarding page where you will create the **artist's** account (their email, password, and Spotify connection).
This two-step process keeps your team member identity separate from the artist's account while still letting you set everything up. The artist never needs to share their password with you.
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## Already Have an Account?
Click the **"Sign in"** link at the bottom of the signup form to go to the login page. If you have forgotten your password, use the **"Forgot password"** link on the login page to reset it.
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## What Happens Next
After signup and email verification, you will be taken to the **Onboarding** flow where you will:
Search for and select your Spotify artist profile.
Confirm you represent the artist via Instagram DM verification.
See a quick overview of Fanaura's capabilities.
Land on your brand-new dashboard and start creating.
Continue to the next step: connect Spotify and set up your artist profile.
Learn what you get during your 30-day free trial.