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Quick Start

Updated March 24, 2025

Welcome to Cloudtop! This guide will walk you through the onboarding process step by step.

Step 1: Account Creation

Required Information

  • Full Name
  • Email Address
  • Password

Account Settings

  • Theme preference (default: dark)
  • Language (default: English)
  • Currency (default: USD)
  • Timezone (default: UTC)
  • Date Format (default: MM/DD/YYYY)
  • Time Format (default: HH:mm)

Step 2: Email Verification

  1. Check your email for a verification link
  2. Click the link to verify your email address
  3. Your account will be marked as verified

Step 3: Billing Information

Individual Account

Required fields:

  • Phone Number
  • Address
  • Tax ID
  • Tax ID Country
  • Tax ID State
  • Tax ID City
  • Tax ID ZIP

Optional fields:

  • Website URL

Business Account

Required fields:

  • Business Name
  • Business Email
  • Business Phone
  • Business Address
  • Business Tax ID
  • Business Tax ID Country
  • Business Tax ID State
  • Business Tax ID City
  • Business Tax ID ZIP

Optional fields:

  • Business Website URL

Step 4: Initial Setup

Welcome Email

  • You'll receive a welcome email with platform information
  • Contains important links and resources

Credit Purchase

  • Purchase initial credits to start using services
  • Various payment methods accepted

Step 5: Resource Creation

Required Resources

  1. SSH Key

    • Generate or upload SSH key
    • Used for secure instance access

  2. Instance

    • Choose instance type
    • Select operating system
    • Configure resources

  3. Volume

    • Create storage volume
    • Choose between SSD/HDD
    • Configure size

  4. Database (Optional)

    • Select database type
    • Configure resources
    • Set up networking

Step 6: Platform Familiarization

Dashboard Features

  • Resource monitoring
  • Usage statistics
  • Billing information
  • Support access

Best Practices

  1. Resource Management

    • Monitor usage
    • Set up alerts
    • Regular backups

  2. Security

    • Keep SSH keys secure
    • Regular password updates
    • Enable 2FA if available

  3. Cost Optimization

    • Right-size resources
    • Monitor spending
    • Clean up unused resources

Getting Help

Support Resources

  • Documentation
  • Community forums
  • Technical support
  • Status page

Contact Information

  • Support Email: [email protected]
  • Technical Support: +1-XXX-XXX-XXXX
  • Emergency Support: 24/7 available

Next Steps

  1. Complete all onboarding steps
  2. Review platform documentation
  3. Start with a small instance
  4. Monitor resource usage
  5. Set up monitoring and alerts
  6. Configure backups
  7. Test your setup

Tips for Success

  1. Start Small

    • Begin with minimal resources
    • Scale up as needed
    • Monitor costs carefully

  2. Stay Organized

    • Use meaningful resource names
    • Tag resources appropriately
    • Keep documentation updated

  3. Security First

    • Follow security best practices
    • Regular security audits
    • Keep systems updated

  4. Cost Management

    • Set up billing alerts
    • Regular cost reviews
    • Optimize resource usage