# Create an Account - Sample

_Source: https://support-dev.privacybee.com/getting-started/create-an-account-sample_

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# Overview

Want to know what data is out there about you? You can start with a 100% free Privacy Bee account. No credit card is required. A free account gives you your [Risk Score](#) and shows all possible [data exposures](#) of your information.

This article explains how to sign up and what to do next!


# Create a Free Account

Go to our [Home](https://privacybee.com/) page. Enter your email address in the main display and select **100% Free Scan** to get started with a free account. 

![](https://cdn.privacybee.com/help-center/images/6ea75acb9f07b414165d0437cc1a9fcfc3ca330fb82c8096994c0bf331e663a2.png)

You’ll receive a login code in your email. Enter the code on the confirmation screen within 15 minutes.

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|| Note: Privacy Bee doesn’t use passwords. We send one-time codes to your email for security.

The email will look like the example below. Copy the code and paste it into the confirmation page. Select **Confirm Code** to continue.

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Provide the following information: 

* **First and Last Name**
    
* **Date of Birth**

This is required information to find data exposures connected to you. If you have maiden names, aliases, or other email addresses, don’t worry—you can add them after creating your account.

Click **Next Step** to continue. 

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Note: Concerned about your privacy? We keep your data secure - see our [Privacy Policy](https://privacybee.com/privacy-policy/) and [Privacy Manifesto](https://privacybee.com/manifesto/) to learn more.

Enter details about your physical address: 

* **Country** (Required)
    
* **Street Address** (Optional)
    
* **City** (Required)
    
* **State/Region** (Required)
    
* **Postal Code**  (Optional)

The more information you enter, the better results the scan will get. Don’t worry if you have other addresses you want to include - you can add them after creating your account!

Click **Next Step** to complete the process!

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Your initial scan will take a minute. You can watch the scan progress or click Continue to Privacy Bee to see your dashboard!

# Next Steps

For an overview of the dashboard and what your scan will show, see the article [Understanding the Dashboard](#) or jump right to our [Quick Start Guide](#)!

Ready to start securing your information? [Upgrade to Privacy Bee Pro](#)!

Just want to learn more about Privacy Bee and what we do? Check out the articles below: 

* [What Does Privacy Bee Do?](#)    
* [What Sources Does Privacy Bee Scan?](#)    
* [What are Data Exposures?](#)    
* What is a Data Broker?

* Why Should I Get the Pro Plan?

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