Creating an Account

Pre-flight check:
OpenCommit requires two-factor authentication (2FA) for all accounts.

Step 1 – Register#

1. Go to OpenCommit
2. Click Register
3. Fill in:
   • Username
   • Email address
   • Password
4. Click Register account

Required Agreement
By creating an account, you agree to:

• The Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
• Follow the Code of Conduct in all interactions
• Use the platform responsibly and ethically
• Accept that the service is provided “as is” without warranties

Step 2 – Verify your email#

After registering:

1. Check your email inbox
2. Open the message from OpenCommit
3. Click the verification link

If you don’t see the email:

• Check your spam folder
• Wait a few minutes and try again

Step 3 – Enable Two-Factor Authentication (required)#

Tip:
Here we assume you use an authenticator app, but we also support hardware keys like a Yubikey.

OpenCommit requires 2FA before you can use your account.

1. Go to Settings → Security
2. Click Enroll into two-factor authentication
3. Scan the QR code with an authenticator app (e.g. Aegis, Authy, Google Authenticator)
4. Enter the verification code and click Verify
5. Save your recovery codes

You won’t be able to use your account without completing this step.

✅ Done#

Your account is now ready to use.

Notes#

• Your username appears in repository URLs
  (e.g. opencommit.eu/username/repo)
• Your email is private by default

What’s next?#

• Optional: complete your profile → See Account & Security
• Continue with the Quickstart to create your first repository
• Set up SSH Keys for easier authentication
• Explore the platform