---
title: "Getting Started"
description: "Learn how to set up your PixelUnion account"
url: "https://pixelunion.eu/help/account/getting-started/"
weight: 1
---


Welcome to PixelUnion! This guide will help you get started with your new photo and video storage platform.

## Step 1: register your PixelUnion environment

Before you can start using PixelUnion, you need to register your environment and create your account.

1. **Visit the PixelUnion Portal**: Go to [https://portal.pixelunion.eu](https://portal.pixelunion.eu)
2. **Create Your Account**: Sign up with your email address and choose a secure password
3. **Choose Your Subdomain**: During registration, you'll be asked to select a subdomain for your personal PixelUnion environment (e.g., `yourname.pixelunion.eu`)
   - Your subdomain will be your unique access point to your PixelUnion instance
   - Choose something memorable and personal to you
   - The subdomain must be unique and available

## Step 2: access your PixelUnion instance

Once your registration is complete, you'll receive a confirmation email with:
- Your login credentials
- Your personal PixelUnion domain URL (e.g., `https://yourname.pixelunion.eu`)
- Instructions for your first login

## Step 3: first login

1. Go to your personal PixelUnion domain (e.g., `https://yourname.pixelunion.eu`)
2. Enter your username and password that you created during registration
3. You're now ready to start uploading and organizing your photos and videos!

## Next steps

Now that your account is set up, here are some recommended next steps:

- **[Upload your first photos](/help/immich/uploading-photos/)**: Learn how to upload photos and videos to your PixelUnion instance
- **[Set up the mobile app](/help/immich/mobile-app/)**: Install the mobile app for automatic backups from your phone
- **[Customize your account settings](/help/account/settings/)**: Configure your account preferences and security settings
- **[Enable two-factor authentication](/help/account/two-factor-authentication/)**: Add an extra layer of security to your account

If you encounter any issues during setup, please don't hesitate to [contact our support team](/support/).