> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://vendorspace.gitbook.io/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://vendorspace.gitbook.io/docs/getting-started/creating-your-account.md). # Creating your account Getting started with Vendor Space takes less than a minute. There are no long forms, no credit card required, and no commitment -- just sign up and start organizing. *** ## How to Sign Up 1. Visit [vendorspace.io](https://vendorspace.io) and click **Start for free** 2. Enter your **email address** and choose a **password** (must be at least 8 characters) 3. Enter your **organization name** -- this is the name vendors will see when they interact with your events 4. Click **Create Account** You'll be redirected to your dashboard right away, ready to set up your first event. *** ## What You Should Know * **No credit card required.** Vendor Space is free to use. You're only charged a small transaction fee when you collect a payment from a vendor. * **One account per organization.** Your account represents your organization, so pick a name that matches your business or event brand. * **You can update your details later.** Organization name, email, and other profile settings can all be changed from the **Settings** page after you sign up. > **Tip:** Use an email address you check regularly. Vendor Space sends important notifications there, like when a vendor submits an application or completes a payment. *** ## What Happens Next Once you're in, you'll land on your **Dashboard**. From there, you can: * **Create your first event** and start adding products like booth spaces, add-ons, and sponsorships * **Connect your Stripe account** so you can start collecting payments directly to your bank * **Explore the sidebar** to see everything Vendor Space has to offer > **Tip:** We recommend connecting Stripe early so everything is ready when your first vendor is ready to pay. Head over to [Connecting Stripe](/docs/getting-started/connecting-stripe.md) to get that set up. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://vendorspace.gitbook.io/docs/getting-started/creating-your-account.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.