> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://developer.me-cash.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Create Your Account

> Set up your meCash business workspace and complete the KYB verification process to start transacting.

Before you can authenticate with the meCash API, you need a verified business workspace. Follow these steps to set up your account and complete KYB (Know Your Business) verification.

## Create your business account

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion icon="user-plus" title="1. Open the Business sign-up page">
    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/mecash-0665cec5/YwWwP-Aa6_SDT7kC/public/images/Screenshot203328.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=YwWwP-Aa6_SDT7kC&q=85&s=803be8e53e4452c1528202e8721a5f1b" alt="meCash Business landing page with the Sign Up button highlighted" style={{ borderRadius: '0.75rem' }} width="1440" height="802" data-path="public/images/Screenshot203328.png" />
    </Frame>

    1. Visit the [meCash Business portal](https://business.me-cash.com).
    2. Choose the **Business** option and click **Sign Up**.
    3. Continue to the account creation form.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="id-card" title="2. Complete the registration form">
    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/mecash-0665cec5/u0auc2OBk5lsZccK/public/images/onboarding-1.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=u0auc2OBk5lsZccK&q=85&s=47f9872c9d9135b5d4c851355609528c" alt="Create your meCash business account registration form with fields for name, business name, email, and password" style={{ borderRadius: '0.75rem' }} width="550" height="803" data-path="public/images/onboarding-1.png" />
    </Frame>

    Provide the required business details:

    * First and last name
    * Business name and business email
    * Secure password (confirm it before submitting)
      Click **Continue** to submit your registration.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="envelope" title="3. Verify your email address">
    Look for a verification email from meCash and click the confirmation link to activate your account. You cannot continue until this step is complete.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Complete KYB verification

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion icon="shield-check" title="1. Launch the KYB workflow">
    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/mecash-0665cec5/u0auc2OBk5lsZccK/public/images/complete-kyb.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=u0auc2OBk5lsZccK&q=85&s=1cc6188a1fff13c616d3650f698a85d2" alt="KYB verification section on the meCash dashboard showing the Complete Setup button" style={{ borderRadius: '0.75rem' }} width="1430" height="804" data-path="public/images/complete-kyb.png" />
    </Frame>

    1. Sign in to your dashboard.
    2. Open the **KYB Verification** tile.
    3. Click **Complete Setup Now** to start the review process.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="user" title="2. Fill in business contact information">
    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/mecash-0665cec5/u0auc2OBk5lsZccK/public/images/onboarding-2.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=u0auc2OBk5lsZccK&q=85&s=e0da7708f7cf80e8b282284e8fd378df" alt="Business Contact Form requesting company director details including name, date of birth, nationality, address, and government-issued ID" style={{ borderRadius: '0.75rem' }} width="655" height="805" data-path="public/images/onboarding-2.png" />
    </Frame>

    Enter accurate personal and business details. The director’s first and last name must exactly match the information associated with their BVN.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="file-arrow-up" title="3. Upload verification documents">
    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/mecash-0665cec5/u0auc2OBk5lsZccK/public/images/onboarding-3.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=u0auc2OBk5lsZccK&q=85&s=1d43de0069b4e5229d54e76a4d59850b" alt="Business Details form for KYB verification with fields for business name, address, registration document upload, and company logo" style={{ borderRadius: '0.75rem' }} width="646" height="811" data-path="public/images/onboarding-3.png" />
    </Frame>

    Provide your business information:

    * Business name (as it appears on the registration document)
    * Business address and country of incorporation
    * Upload proof of address and registration document (JPEG, PNG, or PDF, max 2 MB)
    * Date of incorporation and verified email address
    * Registration number and phone number
    * Upload company logo (optional, JPEG or PNG, max 2 MB)
    * Brief business description (max 1000 characters)

    Click **Submit** when every field is complete.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="circle-check" title="4. Wait for approval">
    Our compliance team will review your submission and notify you by email once the account is verified. You can track the status from the dashboard.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

<Tip>
  Need to update your documents? You can revisit the KYB flow from the dashboard at any time before approval.
</Tip>

## Next steps

Once verification is complete, you can [generate your API keys](/authentication) and begin testing endpoints in the [Quickstart guide](/quickstart).
