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| lastupdated | 2021-09-13 | ||
| keywords | getting started,watson | ||
| subcollection | watson | ||
| content-type | tutorial | ||
| account-plan | lite | ||
| completion-time | 10m |
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{: #about} {: toc-content-type="tutorial"} {: toc-completion-time="10m"}
You're just a few steps away from getting started with {{site.data.keyword.ibmwatson}}. {: shortdesc}
{: #free-account} {: step}
Create an account on {{site.data.keyword.cloud_notm}} to try {{site.data.keyword.watson}} services for free with no time restrictions: Sign up for free{: external}. You'll receive an email to confirm and activate your account.
{: #access-console} {: step}
- After you activate your account and log in, select a service that fits your needs from the {{site.data.keyword.watson}} console{: external}.
- Create an instance of the service by clicking Start free plan.
{: #gs-index-next-steps}
You're ready to go.
Start by launching the tool for the service, if available. You can also run through the Getting started tutorial in the docs.