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# Creating a user account
If you do not already have an FORGEBOX account, you can create an account in order to publish and collaborate on packages on the public registry.
### Creating an account on the website
1. Go to the [ForgeBox.io](https://forgebox.io/signup)
2. In the user signup form, type in the fields:
* **Username:** The username that will be displayed when you publish packages or interact with other users on forgebox.io.
* **Email address:** Your email will be used to confirm your account and to send notifications about your account. Invites to collaborate on a package, invites to join an organization, a team etc.
* **Password**: Your password must be at least 8 characters long
3. Read the [Privacy Policy](https://forgebox.io/policies/privacy), and indicate that you agree to it.
4. Confirm the captcha
5. 
6. Click **Create Account**.
### Creating an account via CommandBox (CLI)
If you haven't downloaded [CommandBox](https://commandbox.ortusbooks.com/getting-started-guide) yet, download it and start enjoying the benefits when managing your packages on ForgeBox.
1. In your terminal open CommandBox by typing `box`
2\. Type `forgebox register` and enter the required information to complete the registration
**Note:** After signing up for a ForgeBox account, you will receive an account verification email. You must verify your email address in order to publish packages to the registry.
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