# Setup Overview

Cloudshim is simple to set up and fully automated from the start. There’s no manual configuration, no maintenance, and no ongoing management required.

#### Getting Started in Two Steps:

1. Create your Cloudshim account
2. Connect your AWS account

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### Onboarding recommendation

#### Cloudshim offers two onboarding options:

1. **Read-only mode —** See your estimated savings without making any changes
2. **Start saving** — Deploy a CloudFormation template that enables automated savings and Org change in the background
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### Sign up

To signup, get into the [signup page](https://app.cloudshim.com/login/sign-up) and signup with your email.

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Once you’ve signed up, you’ll be guided through a simple onboarding wizard to connect your AWS account and unlock cost visibility and automated savings.

> Note: By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use. Please take a moment to read them.


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