> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.dojah.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Create your account

> Signing up takes a couple of minutes. Fill in a short form, confirm your email, set a password — and you’re in the dashboard, ready to explore.

Account creation starts on the Dojah website, not the dashboard. Once you’ve set your password you’ll land in the dashboard in **sandbox mode**, where you can try every feature before going live.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Click “Get Started” on dojah.io">
    Go to [dojah.io](https://dojah.io) and select **Get Started** to open the sign-up form.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Tell us about you and your business">
    A short form asks for a few details about you, your company, and how you plan to use Dojah. Use a work email you can access — the next step is sent there.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set your password from the email link">
    Dojah emails you a link to complete registration and set your password.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Sign in to the dashboard">
    You land in the dashboard in **sandbox mode**, ready to explore.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Sandbox vs. live

Every new account starts in **sandbox**. It’s a full copy of the product running on test data, so you can build and try your integration end-to-end without any risk or cost.

* **Sandbox** — results are simulated, nothing is billed, and no real records are touched. Ideal for development and testing.
* **Live** — verifications run against real records and your wallet is charged. Live access is unlocked once you complete compliance.

You can switch between the two with the **Live / Sandbox** toggle in the top bar at any time.

<Note>
  **Next: go live.** Your first task inside the dashboard is [compliance](/dashboard-guide/getting-started/compliance) — submitting your business details so Dojah can approve your account to switch from sandbox to live mode.
</Note>

## Frequently asked questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="How do I create a Dojah account?">
    Go to [dojah.io](https://dojah.io) and select **Get Started**, fill in the short sign-up form, then open the email link to set your password. Once that’s done you’re signed in to the dashboard, starting in sandbox mode.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Is Dojah free to try?">
    Yes. Every account starts in **sandbox**, a full copy of the product running on test data that’s never billed. You only pay for **live** verifications once you’ve completed compliance.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What is sandbox mode?">
    Sandbox is a safe testing environment — results are simulated, no real records are touched, and nothing is charged to your wallet. It’s ideal for building and testing your integration end-to-end before going live.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How do I switch from sandbox to live on Dojah?">
    Complete [compliance](/dashboard-guide/getting-started/compliance) to get your account approved, then use the **Live / Sandbox** toggle in the top bar.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>