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# Quickstart

Open an ether.fi Personal or Business account in a few minutes.

You need an email address you can access. Business accounts can be opened on the web.

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#### Choose your account type

Go to the [sign-up page](https://www.ether.fi/app/cash/sign-up) and choose **Personal** or **Business**.
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#### Verify your email

Enter your email address, then enter the code we send you.
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#### Accept the Terms of Use

Read and accept the [Terms of Use](https://www.ether.fi/legal/terms-of-use).
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#### Set up a passkey

Create a passkey with your device. You use it to sign in and to approve actions. There is no password.
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#### Verify your identity when asked

Identity verification is required for the Cash card and for bank transfers. In some regions you add funds to your account before verification starts. The app tells you what is needed for your account.
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#### Add funds and get started

Add funds using the methods shown in your account. Then order your [Cash card](/etherfi/products/cash.md), trade in Markets, use [Borrow](/etherfi/products/borrow.md), deposit into [Earn](/etherfi/products/liquid.md), or [stake](/etherfi/products/staking.md).
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The app shows the products, assets, rates, and limits available to your account. Availability varies by region. For help, visit the [Help Center](https://help.ether.fi/en/articles/602690-how-to-open-an-ether-fi-account).
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