# Create an Account

## New User Registration

When you’re ready to get started, register for an account at <https://cloud.openalpr.com/account/register>.

You will be asked for the following information:

* First Name
* Last Name
* Email Address
* Phone Number (not required)
* Password
* Company (not required)
* Company Size (not required)
* What industry are you in?
* How will you use ALPR?

<figure><img src="/files/vImZp1bRhogr9W812p7j" alt=""><figcaption><p>Screenshot showing the Rekor Scout User Registration page</p></figcaption></figure>

## Account Activation

After registering, you will be sent an email to activate your account.

<div align="left"><figure><img src="/files/MEBt97UOwkdOZZsZaKc3" alt="" width="563"><figcaption><p>Screenshot showing the activation email a user will receive after registering</p></figcaption></figure></div>

Upon successful activation and first sign-in, you will be presented with a signup wizard to [select your ALPR product and plan](/scout/getting-started/subscriptions-and-licensing.md).


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