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

# Set Up A Free Xano Account

> Let's make sure that you are ready to play around in Xano before continuing.

First, let's make sure you have a Xano account. Choose an option below to get started.

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    For most users, you should start here! Our free plan is almost fully featured and perfect for checking out Xano.

    **What do I get with a free account?**

    * • One workspace to start your Xano journey
    * • A rate-limited backend, perfect for trialing and testing
    * • Up to 100,000 records
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  <Card title="Sign up for our Essential plan" href="https://www.xano.com/pricing/" img="https://mintcdn.com/xano-997cb9ee/WBQXG-4Ngk82eYAW/images/starterplan.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=WBQXG-4Ngk82eYAW&q=85&s=5229a2c99422feb3047d51585cf06c9c" cta="Sign up for the Essential Plan" width="742" height="417" data-path="images/starterplan.png">
    If you already know you'll need more, sign up for a paid plan today to start with more power and more features.

    **What do I get with a paid plan?**

    * • Unlimited records
    * • No rate limit
    * • Team collaboration features
    * • Background tasks, workflow testing, middleware, triggers, & more
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Once you're in, let's make sure you've went through the workspace setup. Don't worry about not picking the right options; you can always change things later. Check out the interactive tutorial below for a full walkthrough.

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