Vultr Sign-Up & API Key Guide

Preparation for server setup. Sign up for Vultr, register a payment card, and copy your API key.

Step 1: Sign Up for Vultr

1 Go to the Vultr website

Click the link below to open the Vultr sign-up page.

2 Create your account

Enter your email address and password, then click Create Account.

You can also sign up quickly using your Google account.

3 Verify your email

Check the inbox of the email you used to sign up.

Click the Verify Your E-mail link in the email from Vultr.

If you don't see the email, check your spam folder.

4 Go to the Billing page

After logging in, click Billing in the left sidebar.

Alternatively, click your account icon in the top navigation and select Billing.

5 Enter your card details

Under the Credit Card tab, enter your card number, expiry date, and CVC.

Then click Link Credit Card.

A small authorization charge (around $1) may appear temporarily and will be refunded automatically.

6 Go to the API settings page

Click your account icon in the top right, then select Manage User.

Click API Access in the left menu.

7 Click Generate Key

On the API Access page, click the Generate Key + button on the right.

8 Create a Personal Key

In the popup, enter a Key Name (e.g., kowana-server).

Click Generate API Key +.

9 Copy the API key

Your API key will be displayed on screen.

Click Copy to Clipboard to copy the key.

Check I have successfully copied the key. then click Finalize Key Generation.

This key is shown only once. Make sure to copy it now. If lost, you'll need to generate a new one.

Done! Your API key is ready. You can use this key to create and manage servers.