# Creating an Account

Create your SpaceKeep account to claim your username and start building your profile.

## Sign up

You can create an account using email and password, a passkey, or an OAuth provider.

### Email and password

1. Go to [spacekeep.dev/signup](https://spacekeep.dev/signup).
2. Choose a **username** (3+ characters, alphanumeric and underscores).
3. Enter your **email address**.
4. Choose a **password** (8+ characters).
5. Confirm your password.
6. Complete the signup.

After signing up, verify your email address by following the link sent to your inbox.

### OAuth providers

You can also sign up using an existing account from:

- **GitHub** — sign up with your GitHub account
- **Google** — sign up with your Google account
- **Discord** — sign up with your Discord account

When you sign up with an OAuth provider, SpaceKeep creates an account linked to that provider. You can still set a password later and add other sign-in methods.

### Passkeys

Passkeys let you sign in using your device's biometric authentication (fingerprint, face recognition, or device PIN) instead of a password.

1. Go to [spacekeep.dev/signup](https://spacekeep.dev/signup).
2. Choose the **passkey** option.
3. Follow your device's prompts to create a passkey.
4. Your passkey is now linked to your account.

> [!TIP]
> Passkeys are more secure than passwords and resistant to phishing. You can use them on any device that supports WebAuthn.

## After you sign up

Once your account is created, you can:

- [Set up your developer profile](/getting-started/your-developer-profile/) — add your bio, avatar, and links
- [Connect GitHub](/integrations/github/) — sync your repositories and activity
- [Choose a theme](/profiles/themes/) — customize your profile's appearance
- [Explore your settings](/account/) — configure your account

## Account management

You can manage your account from the settings area:

- **General** — update your display name, bio, and location
- **Security** — change your password, manage passkeys
- **Connected accounts** — link and unlink OAuth providers
- **Advanced** — export your data, reset your account, or delete your account

> [!NOTE]
> Some account features, such as changing your password from the account page, are still in development. You can change your password from the security settings.

## Related

- [Your Developer Profile](/getting-started/your-developer-profile/) — set up your profile
- [Account Settings](/account/) — manage your account
- [Quick Start](/getting-started/quick-start/) — the fastest path to a complete profile