To get started, in the Surrealist app, click on the Explore Surreal Cloud option on the start screen. This will open the Cloud dashboard on the sidebar. Click on the continue button to create a Surreal Cloud account. You will be redirected to the Surreal Cloud authentication page where you can create or sign in to your account.
There are several ways to create a Surreal Cloud account. The options are Google, GitHub. Please use only one of the available options to avoid conflicts:
When you sign in with Google or GitHub, you’re briefly redirected to their secure sign-in page through Surreal Cloud. This process uses OAuth2, a secure authentication protocol that allows you to use your existing account without sharing your password with us. We only request basic information (email address and name) from your account. After you authorize the connection, the provider sends a secure token back to Surreal Cloud, confirming your identity and granting you access to our services.
Create an Account with Google
Using your Google account to sign up offers a quick and convenient way to create a Surreal Cloud account. It leverages Google’s secure authentication system and eliminates the need for a separate password.
To create an account with Google, follow these steps:
Select Sign up with Google option that says “Sign Up with Google” or displays the Google logo in the authentication page
Choose Google Account: a Google sign-in window will appear; select the Google account you wish to use or enter your Google email and password
Grant permissions: review the permissions requested by the platform and click “Allow” to grant access
Account created and logged in: your new account is now created using your Google credentials, and you’re automatically logged in
Create an Account with GitHub
Creating an account with your GitHub account is a quick and convenient way to create a Surreal Cloud account. It leverages GitHub’s secure authentication system and eliminates the need for a separate password.
To create an account with GitHub, follow these steps:
Select Sign up with GitHub option that says “Sign Up with GitHub” or displays the GitHub logo in the authentication page
Choose GitHub Account: a GitHub sign-in window will appear; select the GitHub account you wish to use or enter your GitHub email and password if prompted
Grant permissions: review the permissions requested by the platform and click “Allow” to grant access
Account created and logged in: your new account is now created using your GitHub credentials, and you’re automatically logged in
Create an Account with Email
Creating an account using your email address allows you to register without linking a third-party service. This option is ideal if you prefer to use a custom password or don’t want to connect your Google or GitHub accounts.
To create an account with Email, follow these steps:
Select Sign up with Email on the authentication page.
Enter your email address
You’ll have the option to create a secure password or use a passkey.
Confirm your email address by clicking the verification link sent to your inbox.
Your new account is now created, and you can log in with your email and password.
Note
If you forget your password, you can reset it by clicking on the Forgot password? link on the authentication page and follow the instructions sent to your email.
Sign in to Surreal Cloud
If you already have an account, you can sign in to Surreal Cloud. Sign in is required to access your Surreal Cloud instances. You can sign in using the same email address, Google, or GitHub account you used to create your account.
Select “Continue with Passkey”: click on the “Continue with Passkey” option.
Access granted: you’re now securely logged into your account using your passkey.
Next steps
After creating an account, you can connect to a Surreal Cloud instance using Surrealist, a command-line interface, or any of the supported SDKs. For more information, see the create a Surreal Cloud Instance document.
