# 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
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> [!success] Remember
> Your RelayBook account is yours. Create books, invite your team, and start building a shared contact management system that works for everyone.
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**Next:** [[Getting Started Guide]]