# Creating Your Account Getting started with RelayBook takes just a minute. Create your account and you'll be ready to start organizing contacts right away. ## Step 1: Sign Up 1. Go to the RelayBook app 2. Click **Sign Up** 3. Enter your **first name**, **last name**, **email**, and **password** 4. Submit the form to create your account > [!note] Email Verification > After signing up, you'll receive a **verification email**. Click the link to verify your email address. The link is valid for **24 hours**. ## Step 2: Verify Your Email - Check your inbox for the verification email - Click the verification link - Your account is now fully activated > [!tip] Didn't receive the email? > Check your spam folder. You can also request a new verification email from within the app using the **Resend Verification** option. ## Step 3: Your First Book After your first login, RelayBook automatically creates a personal book for you — named something like **"John's Contacts"**. This is your starting point. From here you can: - **Add your first contact** to your personal book - **Create a new book** for a specific purpose (e.g., "Sales Leads") - **Invite team members** to collaborate on a shared book ## Need Help? If you run into issues during sign-up or verification: - Check the [[FAQ]] for common questions - Make sure you're using a valid email address - Try the **Forgot Password** flow if you can't log in --- > [!success] Remember > Your RelayBook account is yours. Create books, invite your team, and start building a shared contact management system that works for everyone. --- **Next:** [[Getting Started Guide]]