> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.meetzela.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Creating Your Zela Account: Sign-Up and Setup Guide

> Complete guide to Zela account sign-up: email verification, region selection, password security, and two-factor authentication setup.

Before Zela can start answering calls for your business, you need to create and configure your account. This page walks you through the full sign-up process — from registering your email to choosing your region — and covers how to keep your account secure from day one.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Sign up at app.zela.ai">
    Open [app.zela.ai](https://app.zela.ai) in your browser and click **Sign Up**. Enter your business name, email address, and a strong password, then click **Create Account**. You'll be taken to a confirmation screen while a verification email is sent to your inbox.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify your email address">
    Open the verification email from Zela and click the **Confirm Email** button. This activates your account and grants you full access to the platform. If the email doesn't arrive within a couple of minutes, check your spam or junk folder — some email providers may filter it initially.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Log in for the first time">
    Return to [app.zela.ai](https://app.zela.ai), enter your email and password, and click **Log In**. You'll be taken directly into the onboarding flow, which guides you through the remaining setup steps.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set your password and enable two-factor authentication">
    If you want to update the password you created at sign-up, go to **Account Settings > Security** and click **Change Password**. For an extra layer of security, enable **Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)** on the same page — you'll be prompted to connect an authenticator app such as Google Authenticator or Authy.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose your country or region">
    During the onboarding flow, select the **country or region** where your business operates. Zela uses this setting to assign you the correct local phone number prefix and to set your billing currency. Select carefully — this setting cannot be changed after your account is fully set up.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Updating Account Details

You can update your display name, email address, and password at any time from your **Account Settings** page. To get there, click your profile icon in the top-right corner of the dashboard and select **Account Settings**. From there:

* **Display Name** — Update the name shown in your dashboard and in team-facing notifications.
* **Email Address** — Enter a new email and confirm it via a verification link sent to that address.
* **Password** — Click **Change Password**, enter your current password, then enter and confirm your new one.

Changes take effect immediately after you save them.

## Inviting Team Members

If you have employees or business partners who also need access to your Zela account, you can invite them from the **Business > Team** page. Head there for full instructions on adding team members and managing their permission levels.

<Warning>
  Your account region determines your Zela phone number prefix and billing currency. Choose carefully — this cannot be changed after setup.
</Warning>


## Related topics

- [From Sign-Up to Live Calls: Zela Quick Setup Guide](/quickstart.md)
- [Zela FAQ: Answers to Common Questions About Your Account](/help/faq.md)
- [Troubleshooting Your Zela Account: Common Fixes and Steps](/help/troubleshooting.md)
- [Meet Your Zela AI Agent: What It Does and How It Works](/agent/overview.md)
- [Zela Invoices: View, Download, and Manage Your Billing](/billing/invoices.md)