Getting Started with Leafcloud

Welcome! After creating your account, Leafcloud automatically set up everything you need to start building.

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What You Got After Signup

✅ Default Project - Your OpenStack project for launching instances and managing resources
✅ Default Team - You're the admin, and you can invite others
✅ Full Access - Ready to use OpenStack, Kubernetes (Gardener), and billing

You're ready to start building!

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🚀 Get Started in 3 Steps

1. Launch Your First Instance

Deploy a virtual machine in minutes:

1. Set up SSH Key Pairs → - Generate or import your SSH key
2. Launch an Instance → - Deploy your first virtual machine
3. Connect to Your Instance → - SSH into your new server
4. Configure Security Groups → - Set up firewall rules

2. Create Teams and Projects

Organize your cloud resources and collaborate:

• Invite Team Members → - Add colleagues and control project access
• Manage Projects - Create and organize your OpenStack projects

3. Account Security

Your account security is managed through our authentication portal:

• Enable 2FA & Manage Security → - Secure your account and update credentials
• Visit identity.leaf.cloud to manage your authentication settings

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Next Steps

Once you've completed the basics, explore:

• Creating DNS Records → - Set up custom domains
• Using OpenStack CLI → - Automate tasks with command-line tools