# Account Setup

This guide explains how to sign up for TrueAssert, purchase credits, and what happens when you create your account.

## Getting Started with TrueAssert

TrueAssert uses a prepaid credits model. Choose a pricing plan, purchase credits, and start testing immediately. Credits never expire, so you can use them whenever you need.

## Getting Started

### Step 1: View Pricing and Sign Up

1. Go to your TrueAssert instance (e.g., <https://trueassert.com>)
2. Click **"Sign up"** on the landing page or in the header - this will take you to the [pricing page](https://trueassert.com/pricing/)
3. Review the available pricing plans and choose the one that fits your needs
4. Click **"Buy \[Plan Name] Pack"** to proceed with sign-up
5. You'll be redirected to the invitation page to complete your registration

### Step 2: Complete Registration

After selecting a pricing plan, you'll be taken to the invitation page where you can:

1. Enter your email address
2. Complete the registration form
3. Optionally complete a questionnaire about your use case
4. Your purchased credits will be added to your account immediately upon successful registration

## What Happens When You Create Your Account

When you complete registration, TrueAssert automatically sets up:

1. **Default Organization**: A new organization named "Default organization" is created with you as the owner
2. **Organization Membership**: You're automatically added as an **Admin** member of your organization
3. **Default Project**: A project named "Default project" is created in your organization with a placeholder URL (<https://example.com>)

### After Account Creation

* You're automatically logged in
* You see a welcome message: "Welcome to TrueAssert, \[username]!"
* You're redirected to the [Tests page](https://trueassert.com/tests/)

### What You Get

**Organization:**

* **Name**: "Default organization"
* **Owner**: You
* **Role**: Admin (full access)

**Project:**

* **Name**: "Default project"
* **Base URL**: <https://example.com> (you can update this later in [project settings](/trueassert-docs/documentation/advanced/test-organization.md))
* **Organization**: Your default organization

You can:

* Rename the organization and project later
* Create additional organizations and projects
* Update the project's base URL in [project settings](/trueassert-docs/documentation/advanced/test-organization.md)

## Next Steps

After creating your account:

1. [**Install Browser Plugin**](/trueassert-docs/documentation/getting-started/installation.md) - Set up the Chrome extension for recording tests
2. [**Create an API Key**](/trueassert-docs/documentation/getting-started/installation.md#creating-an-api-key) - Generate an API key for the browser plugin
3. [**Create Your First Test**](/trueassert-docs/documentation/getting-started/first-test.md) - Start creating automated tests

## Troubleshooting

### Already Have an Account?

If you're already logged in and try to access the invitation page, you'll be automatically redirected to the [Tests page](https://trueassert.com/tests/).

### Need More Credits?

You can purchase additional credits at any time by:

1. Navigating to the [Pricing page](https://trueassert.com/pricing/)
2. Selecting a plan
3. Completing the purchase process
4. Credits are added to your account immediately

## Related Topics

* [Pricing](/trueassert-docs/documentation/getting-started/pricing.md) - Learn about pricing plans and credits
* [Installation Guide](/trueassert-docs/documentation/getting-started/installation.md) - Set up browser plugin and API keys
* [Core Concepts](/trueassert-docs/documentation/getting-started/core-concepts.md) - Understand TrueAssert fundamentals
* [Test Organization](/trueassert-docs/documentation/advanced/test-organization.md) - Configure your projects

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