# Initial Setup

If this is your first time using **FPT Cloud Monitoring**, first check and complete the following tasks.

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1. To start using the **FPT Cloud Monitoring** service, you need to log in to the FPT Portal.
2. Go to <https://console.fptcloud.com> and log in with your assigned FPT Cloud account/password. Select the correct Tenant, Region, and VPC to use the service.
3. If you don't have an FPT Cloud account yet, visit the homepage at <https://fptcloud.com/>.
   * Select the Sign Up function and enter the information according to the system instructions.
   * Our support team will contact you shortly to confirm the information and create your account.
4. If you encounter any errors during the process, contact our Support team immediately for assistance.
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