> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://ibmdevelopersf.gitbook.io/red-hat-worldtour/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://ibmdevelopersf.gitbook.io/red-hat-worldtour/accessing-ibm-cloud-the-free-lite-account.md).

# Accessing IBM Cloud - the Free Lite Account

This section will help you in accessing IBM Cloud with a free lite account.

## **Step 1 - sign up on IBM Cloud**

Sign up for IBM Cloud or log in here: <http://ibm.biz/202006-redhat-openshift>

{% hint style="info" %}
You might want to ask your IBM instructor to **whitelist** the public IP and or the above signup link at the following registration whitelisting site: <https://cloud.ibm.com/registration/whitelist>
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="info" %}
If you have already an IBM lite account or a Pay-As-You-Go account please access your IBM Cloud Dashboard by clicking the above link, and check the **Step 3 - Next Steps** section.
{% endhint %}

You will provide your email

![](https://834673571-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LtBxDkdPh1ZKmLAzW5v%2F-MA1qSTkVcDq6PWchfnX%2F-MA1r5lPqOZ5A3rRCmFq%2Fa-1.png?alt=media\&token=a91b05dc-3519-4caa-8020-74e929254a9e)

You will then type in the confirmation code from your email

![](https://834673571-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LtBxDkdPh1ZKmLAzW5v%2F-MA1qSTkVcDq6PWchfnX%2F-MA1rWeod2aVszh8zoUr%2Fa-2.jpg?alt=media\&token=a6627722-4732-4e29-94bc-54d651c17ff5)

![](https://834673571-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LtBxDkdPh1ZKmLAzW5v%2F-MA1qSTkVcDq6PWchfnX%2F-MA1rPWMbL5FADmNDv8U%2Fa-3b.png?alt=media\&token=3c370324-3cd4-4f0b-a4f5-959b3b0b12ff)

Then you can fill out the remaining personal details.

![](https://834673571-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LtBxDkdPh1ZKmLAzW5v%2F-MA1qSTkVcDq6PWchfnX%2F-MA1rjhazZt6p7O9iqGm%2Fa-3.png?alt=media\&token=4bfb3abe-58f6-4e35-9335-5acbf74bee8e)

## **Step 2 - you created a new IBM Cloud lite account**

**Congratulations! Y**ou have created a new IBM Cloud lite accound. Now you can use if for free taking advantage of its free tier.

{% hint style="info" %}
**Congratulations!** You just signed up for IBM Cloud account. The next steps will show you how to build a Docker container for a Node.js application that provides an end point to translate text!
{% endhint %}

## **Step 3 - Next Steps**

When you have successfully finished sign up process - you are ready for the next steps. Now you can set up your CLI environment. &#x20;