diff --git a/macros/console/create-account.mdx b/macros/console/create-account.mdx index a0ee757512..0941c574c7 100644 --- a/macros/console/create-account.mdx +++ b/macros/console/create-account.mdx @@ -2,22 +2,28 @@ macro: create-account --- 1. Click **Sign Up** in the upper right corner of the page. You are redirected to the account creation page. -2. Select an account type (**Personal** or **Professional**) and fill out the form with the requested information. +2. Select an account type (Corporate, Startup, Consultant/Freelancer, or Personal project). 3. Select a sign-up method, and follow the corresponding steps below. - - To sign up using Google, Microsoft, or GitHub SSO, follow the steps to complete the creation of your account. + + 1. Select the service you want to use (Google, Microsoft, or Github). Make sure the associated email address is the one you want to use for your Scaleway account. + 2. Check the box to agree to Scaleway's [Terms and Services](https://www.scaleway.com/en/contracts/), and Scaleway's [Data Protection Agreement](https://www.scaleway.com/en/contracts/). + 3. Click **Confirm email address** to continue. + 4. Fill out the form with the requested information. + 5. Click **Create account** to continue. - - To sign up using your email address, click **Sign up with your email**, then: - 1. Check the box to agree to Scaleway's [Terms and Services](https://www.scaleway.com/en/contracts/), and Scaleway's [Data Protection Agreement](https://www.scaleway.com/en/contracts/). - 2. Click **Create account**. A message displays, inviting you to verify your email address. - 3. Click the verification link sent to your mailbox to confirm your email address. You are redirected to the Scaleway console to continue your account creation. + + 1. Click **Sign up with email**. + 2. Enter the email address you want to use. + 3. Check the box to agree to Scaleway's [Terms and Services](https://www.scaleway.com/en/contracts/), and Scaleway's [Data Protection Agreement](https://www.scaleway.com/en/contracts/). + 4. Click **Confirm email address** to continue. + 5. Click the validation link sent to your email address. + 6. Fill out the form with the requested information. + 7. Click **Create account** to continue. ### Add your phone number - 1. Enter your phone number and click **Send code**. 2. Enter the 6-digit code you received on your phone number. 3. Click **Verify phone number**. @@ -28,17 +34,14 @@ Fill out the required fields, then click **Add billing address**. This address w You can click **Add later** to [enter your billing information at a later time](/billing/how-to/add-payment-method/), and directly access your Organization dashboard in the [Scaleway console](https://console.scaleway.com/organization). However, you will need to add a valid credit card to order Scaleway resources. -### Add your credit card -Enter your credit card information, then click **Add credit card**. We will send you an authorization charge of €1, which will be automatically reimbursed within two days. A [3D Secure](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3-D_Secure) validation is initiated. Depending on your bank, you may be asked to enter a code received by SMS or to confirm via an application on your smartphone. +### Add your payment method +Enter your credit card information, then click **Add payment method**. We will send you an authorization charge of €1, which will be automatically reimbursed within two days. A [3D Secure](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3-D_Secure) validation is initiated. Depending on your bank, you may be asked to enter a code received by SMS or to confirm via an application on your smartphone. Note that prepaid cards and some virtual cards are not accepted as a payment method. -### Validate your credit card +### Validate your payment method This step is necessary for security purposes, but does not prevent you from using Scaleway resources. **You have 10 days to validate your credit card** once it's added. When checking your bank statement, look for a €1 transaction labeled "SCW", followed by a 4-digit code (e.g., SCW* C-1234). 1. Enter the 4-digit code. 2. Click **Verify payment method**. - - -You are redirected to your Organization Dashboard. \ No newline at end of file