# Creating an account

Endpoint Central eliminates the need for hardware and software infrastructure to be maintained as it eases the implementation process. Here are the steps to get it started:

1. [Create an account](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/help/getting_started/creating-user-account.html#create)
2. [Create Remote Office](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/help/configuring_desktop_central/managing_computers_wan.html#remoteoffice)
3. [Add computers and Install agents](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/agent-installation.html)

## Creating an account:

ManageEngine's Endpoint Central is powered by ZOHO Corp, its parent company, so the account creation will be done in ZOHO. You can also use your existing Zoho account to sign up for Endpoint Central. The first user/admin who creates an account will be prompted to register the company details for management purposes.

After providing the company details, an email will be sent for confirmation. Upon verifying the confirmation mail, the "org" creation process is completed and an account will be created for Endpoint Central.

Company details specified here will be maintained confidentially and no other users/administrators who create an account subsequently will be prompted for company details.

Once the first account is created successfully, subsequent users can be invited via email. After signing up for Endpoint Central, you will be redirected to the product. You can also use your existing Google, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or Microsoft account to access Endpoint Central.