This article provides a basic introduction to account creation and shows the most important elements of account navigation. An interactive video is available for a visual introduction.
Account creation
Requirements
To create an account, you need:
- A valid email address
- Personal or business contact details
- A billing address
- Optionally, a phone number for advanced verification
Note: Avoid using VPN services and, if possible, free email addresses during registration. For more information, see Fraud Prevention.
Registration
- Open https://accounts.hetzner.com/login
- Select “Register now”
- Enter all the required information
- Confirm your email address via the link sent to you
- Log in to your new account
Navigation in the Hetzner account
The dashboard provides a central overview of active products, projects, invoices, and security-related information. An interactive video is available for a detailed guided tour.
I have lost my password. How can I get new access details?
In this case you can reset your password with your client number and main email address here: https://accounts.hetzner.com/password/lost
Attention: If you do not remember your client number or email address, please send us an email to info@hetzner.com.
Common next steps
New users typically start with:
- Creating a Cloud Server
- Setting up a Storage Share
- Adding a payment method
- Enabling two-factor authentication