# How to Start

> Create an account, choose a tier, and provision your first Core.

- Web page: https://documentation.federated.computer/self-hosted/how-to-start/

## Pages in this section

- [Overview](https://documentation.federated.computer/self-hosted/how-to-start/overview/index.md): What Self Hosted is and how your account is organized.
- [Signing Up](https://documentation.federated.computer/self-hosted/how-to-start/signing-up/index.md): Create your Self Hosted account and verify your email.
- [Completing Checkout](https://documentation.federated.computer/self-hosted/how-to-start/completing-checkout/index.md): Choose a plan, set up domains, and activate your account.
- [Account Cancellation](https://documentation.federated.computer/self-hosted/how-to-start/account-cancellation/index.md): What happens when you cancel your Self Hosted subscription.