Creating an Account

Before you can use the Chainlink Platform and its products, you need to create an account. For example, you need an account to log in with the CRE CLI and run any CLI commands, including simulating workflows.

There are two ways to create an account:

1. Create a new organization: Sign up directly on the Chainlink Platform. You'll become the Owner of a new organization.
2. Join an existing organization: Accept an invitation from an existing organization Owner. You'll become a member of that organization automatically after account creation.

Prerequisites

• A valid email address
• Access to your email inbox to receive verification codes (and an invitation email, if joining an existing organization)

Step 1: Navigate to the Chainlink Platform

There are two ways to begin the account creation process:

Option A: Create a new organization

In this option, you'll create a new organization and become the Owner of that organization. The Owner role includes every permission for every product. See RBAC to learn more about roles.

Go to app.chain.link and click the "Create an account" button.

Option B: Join an existing organization

In this option, you'll join an existing organization and become a member of that organization.

If you've received an invitation email from an organization Owner, click the "Accept Invitation" button in the email. This will redirect you to the account creation page.

After choosing either option, continue with the following steps to complete your account creation.

Step 2: Enter your information

Fill in the required information:

1. Email address: Enter a valid email address (if not already pre-filled)
2. Country: Select your country from the dropdown
3. Terms and policies: Review and accept the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy

Click "Continue" to proceed.

Step 3: Verify your email

Check your email inbox for a message from Chainlink containing a 6-digit verification code. Enter this code in the verification screen and click Continue.

Step 4: Set your password

Create a secure password for your account. Your password must meet the security requirements displayed on the screen.

Step 5: Set up two-factor authentication (2FA)

To secure your account, you'll need to set up two-factor authentication. You'll be presented with two authentication method options:

1. Fingerprint or Face Recognition - Use biometric authentication on your device
2. Google Authenticator or similar - Use an authenticator app

Using an authenticator app

If you choose the authenticator app option:

1. Click "Google Authenticator or similar"
2. Open your preferred authenticator app (such as Google Authenticator, Authy, or 1Password)
3. Scan the QR code displayed on the screen
4. Enter the 6-digit one-time code generated by your authenticator app
5. Click "Continue"

Step 6: Save your recovery code

Your recovery code is essential for regaining access to your account if you lose access to your authenticator device.

1. Copy the recovery code displayed on the screen
2. Store it securely in a password manager or offline location
3. Check the box "I have safely recorded this code"
4. Click "Continue" to complete account creation

After completing these steps, you'll be redirected to your Chainlink Platform dashboard.

What's next?

Once your account is created:

1. Log in to the CRE CLI - Authenticate your CLI session
2. If you created a new organization (Owner): Invite team members to collaborate
3. Learn about roles: Read RBAC to understand member roles and API Keys to create API keys for programmatic access