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

# Create an account

> Sign up directly at app.archie.com or kick off your account by submitting a prompt at archie.com — both routes land you on the free plan with no credit card.

You can create an Archie account two ways: sign up directly at [app.archie.com](https://app.archie.com), or submit a prompt at [archie.com](https://archie.com) and Archie creates an account during the build flow. Both routes land you on the free plan, no credit card required.

## Sign up at app.archie.com

Open [app.archie.com](https://app.archie.com) and pick how you want to sign in:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Google" icon="google">
    Sign in with your Google account. Archie reads your name, email, and profile picture only.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Microsoft" icon="microsoft">
    Sign in with a personal or work Microsoft account.
  </Card>

  <Card title="GitHub" icon="github">
    Sign in with your GitHub account. Connecting GitHub here also makes the GitHub sync flow smoother later.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Email" icon="envelope">
    Sign up with email and a password. Archie sends a verification link before you can build.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

If you sign up with email, open the verification link in the email Archie sends. Once verified, you land in the project chooser with the prompt bar ready for your first idea.

## Start from a prompt at archie.com

If you visit [archie.com](https://archie.com) without an account and submit a prompt in the home prompt bar, Archie remembers what you typed and creates an account as part of the build flow. You finish signing in (Google, Microsoft, GitHub, or email), and your prompt continues straight into blueprint generation.

This route is useful when you want to see what Archie does before deciding whether to sign up — the prompt bar accepts your idea up front and the account is created once you commit to seeing the result.

## What you get on the free plan

Both signup routes start you on Free:

* 50 AI credits per month
* Unlimited blueprint and prototype projects
* Blueprint export as PDF
* Discord community support
* Unlimited collaborators (viewers)

To convert a prototype into a real, deployed application, upgrade to Pro or higher on [Plans and credits](/introduction/getting-started/plans-and-credits).

## FAQ

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  <Accordion title="I started with email but want to use Google instead. Can I switch?">
    Yes. Open [Profile and preferences](/introduction/account/profile-and-preferences) and link a Google, Microsoft, or GitHub identity. Once linked, you can sign in with any of the connected providers — they all point to the same account.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="I never received my verification email. What should I do?">
    Check your spam folder first. If it's still missing after a minute, sign in attempt and use the resend link, or open the password reset flow — both trigger a fresh email. Corporate email filters sometimes block the first message.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="I signed up with the wrong email. How do I change it?">
    Sign in, open [Profile and preferences](/introduction/account/profile-and-preferences), and update your email. The new address requires verification before it becomes the primary email on the account.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How do I delete my account?">
    Account deletion lives in your account settings. Deletion is permanent — projects, blueprints, and stored data are removed within 30 days of the request. Email [support@archie.com](mailto:support@archie.com) if you need help.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="I'm joining an existing organization. Should I sign up first or wait for an invite?">
    Either works. If you accept an invitation before creating an account, the signup flow lands you straight on the org's plan. If you already have an account, ask the admin to invite the same email and you'll join the org from your existing account.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Next steps

With a verified account, the [Quick Start](/introduction/getting-started/quick-start) walks you through your first project end-to-end.