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

# Registration

> How to create a Maximum VPN account — 3 authentication methods

Create a Maximum VPN account using one of three methods. The process takes less than a minute.

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## Registration Methods

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Email & Password">
    <Steps>
      <Step title="Open the registration page">
        Go to [app.maximum-vpn.com](https://app.maximum-vpn.com) and click **Sign Up** in the top-right corner or **"Create account — free"** on the homepage.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Fill in the form">
        Enter your email, choose a strong password, and provide your name. If you have a referral code — paste it in the corresponding field (you can paste the full referral link — the code will be extracted automatically).
      </Step>

      <Step title="Verify your email">
        A verification email will be sent to the address you provided. Click the link to activate your account.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Done">
        After verifying your email, you can log in to your dashboard and start using the VPN.
      </Step>
    </Steps>

    <Warning>
      If you are using an email on the **mail.ru**, **bk.ru**, **list.ru**, or **inbox.ru** domain — the verification email may end up in spam. Check your Spam folder if the email has not arrived within a few minutes.
    </Warning>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Google">
    <Steps>
      <Step title="Open the login page">
        Go to [app.maximum-vpn.com](https://app.maximum-vpn.com).
      </Step>

      <Step title="Click 'Sign in with Google'">
        Select your Google account in the authorization popup window.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Set a password (optional)">
        After registration, you will be prompted to set a password for additional security. You can skip this step.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Done">
        The account is created automatically. No email verification required.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Telegram">
    <Steps>
      <Step title="Open the login page">
        Go to [app.maximum-vpn.com](https://app.maximum-vpn.com).
      </Step>

      <Step title="Click 'Sign in with Telegram'">
        The Telegram Login widget will open. Confirm authorization in Telegram.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Done">
        Your account is linked to your Telegram. You will also be able to use the bot [@MaximumVPN\_official\_bot](https://t.me/MaximumVPN_official_bot).
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

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## After Registration

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Install Happ" icon="download" href="/en/getting-started/connect">
    Download the VPN client on your device and connect in a couple of minutes.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Explore the Dashboard" icon="grid-2" href="/en/dashboard/overview">
    Get your subscription link, view devices, and profile settings.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Tip>
  You can link multiple sign-in methods to one account. For example, register via email and then link Telegram in [profile settings](/en/dashboard/settings).
</Tip>