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

# Getting started

> Deploy your first app on OrbitLab.

This guide walks you through creating an account and getting your first app deployed on OrbitLab.

## Prerequisites

* A valid email address
* A GitHub account (for Git-based deployments)
* A supported payment method for your region

## Create an account

1. Go to [OrbitLab](https://orbitlab.dev) and click **Sign in**.
2. Sign in with **Google** or **Email**.
3. Confirm your email if you used email signup.

## Deploy from Git

1. In the dashboard, open **Hosting** and create a new service.
2. Connect your **GitHub** repo; we detect the stack and set up the build.
3. Configure env vars and domain (optional), then deploy. We build and run your app automatically.
4. In **Dashboard → Services** you can manage the app, view logs, attach a custom domain, and add databases.

## Register a domain (optional)

1. Use **Domain search** in the dashboard to check availability (e.g. `.cd` or other TLDs).
2. Add the domain to the cart and complete checkout.
3. Attach the domain to a service from the service settings.

## Next steps

* Use **Databases** in the dashboard to create and manage MySQL (or other managed DBs).
* Point a custom domain to your service from the service settings.
* Check **Deployments** for build logs and deploy status.

Need help? Contact support or open an issue in the project repository.