# Initial Setup
If you are using M-FKE for the first time, please first verify and complete the following tasks.
* Create an FPT Cloud account and log in to the FPT Portal
* Create a subnet in Static Pool
* Request to enable the M-FKE service and allocate resource quotas
#### 1. Create an FPT Cloud account and log in to the FPT Portal
To register for an FPT Cloud account, visit the homepage.
After that, select the "Sign Up" feature and follow the system instructions to enter your information. The support department will contact you promptly to verify the information for account creation.
To log in to the FPT Portal, please access [https://console.fptcloud.com](https://console.fptcloud.com/)/.
After logging in with the provided account and password, correctly select the Tenant , Region, and VPC.
If you have any questions about the above information, or if the error persists after three attempts, please contact the support team.
#### 2. Creating a Subnet Using a Static Pool
Since **Kubernetes clusters** only operate on subnets with the **Static** Pool option enabled, you must create **a subnet using** Static **Pool** by following the steps below.
**Step 1**: Select the **\[Subnets]** tab under **\[Networking].**
**Step 2:** On the **\[Subnets Management]** page, select **\[Create].**
**Step 3:** Enter the following information.
* **Name:** Enter a **memorable name** for the subnet.
* **CIDR:** Enter a valid **CIDR.**
* Select the " " option. **Advanced Settings**
* **Static IP Pool:** Enter a valid IP range derived from the CIDR.
Select " ". Click **"Save"** to create the new subnet. The system will process the request and notify you of the result.
#### 3. Requesting FKE Service Activation and Resource Quota Allocation
If you are new to FPT Cloud, some services may not yet be available on your account. Please contact our support team and provide information about the desired services and settings. We will allocate the resources required to use the M-FKE service (RAM + CPU, storage, public IP, etc.).
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