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

# Setup Fly

> Get started with Fly.io for deployment

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

## 1. Sign Up

1. Visit [fly.io](https://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

## 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.

## 3. Install Flyctl

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

### On macOS:

```bash theme={null}
brew install flyctl
```

### On Linux:

```bash theme={null}
curl -L https://fly.io/install.sh | sh
```

### On Windows:

```powershell theme={null}
iwr https://fly.io/install.ps1 -useb | iex
```

## 4. Log In to Flyctl

In your terminal, run:

```bash theme={null}
fly auth login
```

Follow the prompts to complete the login process.

## 5. Add a Payment Method

1. Go to the [Billing section](https://fly.io/dashboard/personal/billing) 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.

## 6. Create Your First App

To create and deploy your first app, run:

```bash theme={null}
fly launch
```

Follow the interactive prompts to set up your app.

## 7. Next Steps

* Explore the [Fly.io documentation](https://fly.io/docs/) for more detailed information
* Join the [Fly.io community](https://community.fly.io/) for support and discussions

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