# Creating a Datadog account
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1. Go to [https://www.datadoghq.com/](https://api.datadoghq.com). 

1. Choose **GET STARTED FREE**.

1. Enter the required information and sign up. 

1. Install the **Datadog Agent Installer** as suggested. 

1. Ensure that the account gets registered with a valid organization (from the list available) that has an active Datadog subscription. 

1. After logging in to your Datadog account, hover over your username in the top-right corner to view the **Keys** details:

   1. To get your API key, choose **API Keys**.

   1. To get your application key, choose **Application Keys**.