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

# Create Account

> Get started with ZBD in minutes

Creating a ZBD account gives you access to the most advanced payment infrastructure in gaming. Here's how to get started.

## Before You Begin

<Info>
  **Business Account Required** - ZBD is designed for businesses, game studios, and professional developers. You'll need to complete business verification (KYB) to access production features.
</Info>

### What You'll Need

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Business Information" icon="building">
    * Company name and website
    * Business registration details
    * Tax ID / EIN (US) or equivalent
    * UBO (if applicable)
  </Card>

  <Card title="Contact Details" icon="address-card">
    * Your work email address
    * Phone number
    * Your role at the company
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Account Creation Process

### Step 1: Schedule Your Onboarding Call

<Card title="Talk to Sales First" icon="phone" href="https://zbd.one/sales">
  **Required First Step** - Our team will guide you through the onboarding process and ensure ZBD is the right fit for your needs. Schedule a quick 15-minute call to get started.
</Card>

During the call, we'll discuss:

* Your use case and integration needs
* Pricing based on your expected volume
* Compliance requirements for your region
* Timeline to get you live

### Step 2: Create Your Account

After your sales call, you'll receive an invitation to create your account.

<Frame caption="ZBD Developer Dashboard | Sign Up">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/zbd/NzvYJh9FFidtNwO3/img/v3/create-account.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=NzvYJh9FFidtNwO3&q=85&s=c3579a6cc76daa04d62ba2aea2379ce6" alt="ZBD Developer Dashboard | Sign Up" width="1538" height="903" data-path="img/v3/create-account.png" />
</Frame>

1. **Access the Dashboard** - Use the link provided by our team
2. **Enter Your Information** - Fill in your user details
3. **Set a Strong Password** - Must include uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols
4. **Accept Terms** - Review and accept our Terms of Service

<Frame caption="ZBD Developer Dashboard | Sign Up Form">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/zbd/NzvYJh9FFidtNwO3/img/v3/create-account-2.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=NzvYJh9FFidtNwO3&q=85&s=3e65a387b5309dac5a1444bf1527697c" alt="ZBD Developer Dashboard | Sign Up Form" width="1538" height="994" data-path="img/v3/create-account-2.png" />
</Frame>

### Step 3: Verify Your Email

Check your inbox for a 6-digit verification code.

<Frame caption="ZBD Developer Dashboard | Verify Email">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/zbd/NzvYJh9FFidtNwO3/img/v2/signup-verify-email.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=NzvYJh9FFidtNwO3&q=85&s=267ed62723ab3e134153f89a3ef59633" alt="ZBD Developer Dashboard | Verify Email" width="2460" height="1576" data-path="img/v2/signup-verify-email.png" />
</Frame>

<Note>
  Verification codes expire after 10 minutes. If yours expires, you can request a new one.
</Note>

### Step 4: Complete Business Verification

After email verification, you'll be guided through our KYB (Know Your Business) process:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Business Details">
    Provide company registration documents
  </Step>

  <Step title="Ownership Information">
    Verify business ownership structure
  </Step>

  <Step title="Use Case Review">
    Describe your intended use of ZBD
  </Step>
</Steps>

**Verification Timeline**: Most businesses are verified within 24 hours. Complex cases may take 2-3 business days.

## After Account Creation

Once verified, you'll have access to:

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Create Projects" icon="folder-plus" href="/get-started/create-project">
    Set up your first project and get API keys
  </Card>

  <Card title="Add Funds" icon="coins" href="/get-started/add-funds">
    Fund your wallet to start processing payments
  </Card>

  <Card title="Explore APIs" icon="code" href="/payments/api">
    Start integrating with our quickstart guides
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Ready to Transform Your Payments?

<Card title="Get Started Today" icon="rocket" href="https://zbd.one/sales">
  **Schedule Your Onboarding Call** - Join thousands of developers building the future of digital payments. Our team is ready to help you get started.
</Card>