Sign up to Oracle Cloud

Account Registration

Step 1: Start Registration

Navigate to cloud.oracle.com and click Sign Up for Free Tier or Start for free.

Step 2: Enter Account Details

Fill in the required information:

• Cloud account name (unique identifier)
• Country/Territory
• Email address

Verify your email by clicking the link sent to your inbox.

Step 3: Configure Account Settings

Complete your account setup:

• Create a strong password
• Confirm your cloud account name
• Select your home region (e.g., US East - Ashburn, Germany - Frankfurt)

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Choose a region closest to your location for optimal performance. This cannot be changed later.

Step 4: Enter Personal Information

Provide your address and contact details.

Step 5: Payment Verification

Oracle Cloud requires credit or debit card information for identity verification purposes. This is a standard security measure to prevent fraud and abuse.

Important points about payment verification:

• Your card will NOT be charged during the Free Tier trial period
• You receive $300 USD in free credits valid for 30 days
• You also get Always Free services that never expire
• You will NOT be charged after the trial unless you explicitly upgrade to a Pay As You Go account
• Accepted payment methods include major credit cards and debit cards

NOTE

Oracle uses payment information only for verification. Your account will remain free unless you choose to upgrade to a paid account. After the 30-day trial, you can continue using Always Free services indefinitely without any charges.

Step 6: Phone Verification

Enter your mobile number with the correct country code and verify via SMS code.

Step 7: Accept Terms

Review and accept the Oracle Cloud Free Tier terms and conditions, then click Start My Free Trial.

Step 8: Account Activation

Your account is created immediately. You'll receive:

• Welcome email with sign-in credentials
• Confirmation email when all services are provisioned (typically within minutes)
• $300 USD in free cloud credits (valid for 30 days)
• Access to Always Free services (unlimited time)

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After 30 days, you can continue using Always Free services at no cost, or upgrade to a Pay As You Go account to access additional services. You will only be charged if you explicitly choose to upgrade.

Security Setup

Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

For enhanced security, enable 2FA immediately after account creation:

1. Sign in to your Oracle Cloud account
2. Navigate to Profile > My Profile > Security
3. Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
4. Use the Oracle Mobile Authenticator app (available on iOS and Android) or any TOTP-compatible authenticator app
5. Scan the QR code and enter the verification code

WARNING

Always enable 2FA to protect your Oracle Cloud account from unauthorized access.

Add Administrator User

To add another user with full administrative privileges:

1. Sign in to the OCI Console as an administrator

2. Open the navigation menu and click Identity & Security > Domains

3. Click on the Default domain (or your custom domain)

4. In the domain details, click Users from the left menu

5. Click Create user

6. Enter user details:

   • First name and Last name
   • Email address (will be used as username)
   • Optionally check Use email address as the username

7. Click Create

8. After user creation, click Groups from the left menu

9. Click on the Administrators group

10. Click Add user to group

11. Select the newly created user and click Add

12. The new user will receive an email with activation instructions

13. They must set their password and enable 2FA upon first sign-in

NOTE

Users in the Administrators group have full access to all OCI resources and services in your tenancy.