> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://nebu.gitbook.io/nebu-knowledge-hub/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://nebu.gitbook.io/nebu-knowledge-hub/getting-started/quickstart.md).

# Quick Start Guide 🚀

## Step 1: Sign Up

Complete the **sign-up process** to create your NEBU account.

## Step 2: Initialization Process

### Process

#### 🔑 **Provide Cloud Access**

Grant **read-only access** to your cloud provider:

* **AWS**
* **Google Cloud Platform (GCP)**
* **Digital Ocean**

You will need to input your **read-only Access Key** for the chosen cloud platform to allow NEBU to analyze and optimize your configurations safely. If you need guidance [go to the next page](/nebu-knowledge-hub/getting-started/cloud-read-only.md), else continue reading.

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## 🔗 Connect Your Git Provider

1. Click on the **Login** button for your preferred Git provider:
   * **GitHub**
   * **GitLab**
   * **Bitbucket**
2. Authorize NEBU to connect with your repositories to enable infrastructure as code (IaC) workflows, monitoring, and automated deployments.

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