Setup Fly

This guide will walk you through the process of creating and setting up a Fly.io account.

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1. Sign Up

1. Visit fly.io
2. Click on the “Sign Up” button in the top right corner
3. Choose your preferred sign-up method:
   • Email and password
   • GitHub
   • Google

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2. Verify Your Email

If you signed up with email, check your inbox for a verification email and click the link to verify your account.

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3. Install Flyctl

Flyctl is the command-line tool for managing Fly.io apps.

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On macOS:

brew install flyctl

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On Linux:

curl -L https://fly.io/install.sh | sh

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On Windows:

iwr https://fly.io/install.ps1 -useb | iex

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4. Log In to Flyctl

In your terminal, run:

fly auth login

Follow the prompts to complete the login process.

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5. Add a Payment Method

1. Go to the Billing section of your Fly.io dashboard
2. Click “Add Payment Method”
3. Enter your credit card details

Note: Fly.io offers a free tier, but a payment method is required for account verification.

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6. Create Your First App

To create and deploy your first app, run:

fly launch

Follow the interactive prompts to set up your app.

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7. Next Steps

• Explore the Fly.io documentation for more detailed information
• Join the Fly.io community for support and discussions

Congratulations! You’re now ready to use Fly.io for deploying your applications.