> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://wiki-en-macos.tiger.trade/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://wiki-en-macos.tiger.trade/features/how-to-start/sign-up.md).

# Sign up

Your first step toward working on the platform is [downloading](https://macos.tiger.trade/) and installing Tiger.com for macOS.

**1.** Open the application

**2.** Click **Create an account** in the app’s login window.

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**3.** In the next window, enter an email address and password for your new account. Click **Connect**

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**4.** You’ll get an email with a confirmation code to enter in the next window. Click **Confirm email**, after which the app will start downloading. If you didn’t get a code, check your spam folder or wait a minute and request it again. Codes are active for ten minutes

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After logging in to the application, you’ll need to [**connect to an exchange**](/features/how-to-start/connect-to-exchanges.md) to start trading.