# Setting up

## Sign-Up and Log in

Before you can use Impossible Cloud Storage, you'll need to sign up and log in.

1. If you don't have an account yet, simply request a free trial account [here](https://www.impossiblecloud.com/free-trial).
2. Once your account is set up, you can [log in using your new credentials](/impossible-cloud-help/impossible-cloud-storage-guide/web-console/web-console-user-guide/signing-in-to-impossible-cloud-by-using-a-business-email.md).

## Trial Account Information

When you request a trial, you'll receive access to the full functionality of a standard Impossible Cloud Storage root account. This includes all features available in a productive environment, enabling you to fully evaluate our services in real-world conditions.

Key aspects of the trial:

* **Full Functionality:** The trial includes all capabilities of a regular production account.
* **Partner-Driven Activation:** Trial accounts are provided through our official distribution partners. After you complete the trial request form, our sales team will connect you with the appropriate distributor to activate your trial.
* **Trial Capacity:** The amount of trial storage is typically between 1 TB and 5 TB. The final allocation is determined by the distribution partner and may be adjusted to fit your specific requirements.
* **Easy Transition to Production:** If you're ready to continue after the trial, your account can seamlessly be converted into a fully productive account by the distribution partner, without losing any stored data or configurations.

## Using Impossible Cloud Storage

Once you're logged in, you can start using Impossible Cloud Storage. Review the [Next steps](/impossible-cloud-help/getting-started/readme/next-steps.md) section and our [Storage Guide](/impossible-cloud-help/impossible-cloud-storage-guide/storage-console-urls-and-api-endpoints.md) to understand how you can use Impossible Cloud Storage.


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