## Sign-up options

- **Email and password**
- **Google**. Your email is verified automatically through Google.

## Signing up with email

1. Go to the **Register** page.
2. Enter your name, email address and a password of at least 8 characters.
3. Accept the **Terms of Service** and the **Distribution Agreement**.
4. We email you a **6-digit verification code**. Enter it to verify your address. The code is valid for **5 minutes**. If it expires, request a new one.

## Who can sign up

You must be **18 or older**. Artists aged 13–17 can use DistroVibe with the authorization of a parent or legal guardian. See *What Is the Minimum Age to Use DistroVibe?*

## Next steps

1. Choose a plan on the **Subscribe** page.
2. Add your artist profile and link your Spotify and Apple Music profiles.
3. Upload your first release. See *How to Upload a New Release*.
