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

# Creating and Managing Your Diskograf Account Online

> Sign in with Google, complete onboarding, and understand the difference between fan and artist profiles.

A Diskograf account is your identity in the community. It lets you contribute credits, correct errors, save songs you love, and maintain a public profile. If you're a recording artist, you can link your account to an artist profile during onboarding. Accounts are free to create.

<Note>
  You must be at least 18 years old to create a Diskograf account, in accordance with Diskograf's Terms of Service.
</Note>

## Sign Up

To create an account, open the sign-in page and select **Sign in with Google**. If you're new to Diskograf, Google sign-in also creates your account. Diskograf does not currently offer a separate email-and-password sign-up flow.

After you sign in for the first time, onboarding asks you to upload a **profile image**, choose a username and display name, and select whether you use Diskograf as a **Fan** or **Artist**. The profile image is required before you can finish onboarding.

If you choose **Artist**, search for your existing artist profile or create one if it is not listed. Confirm that the artist identity belongs to you before saving.

## Account Types

Diskograf has two profile paths. You choose one during onboarding. You can start as a Fan and link an artist identity later from your profile settings.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Fan Account">
    A fan account is the default for anyone joining Diskograf as a listener, researcher, or enthusiast. With a fan account you can:

    * **Browse** the full catalogue of Malaysian songs, artists, and labels without any restrictions
    * **Contribute credits** — add new songs, attach missing credits, and correct existing information
    * **Save songs** you love to your public Loved Songs page
    * **Maintain your public profile** with a display name, image, activity, and other profile details

    A fan account is the right choice for the vast majority of Diskograf users. You don't need to be an artist to be a valued member of the community.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Artist Account">
    An artist profile includes everything a fan profile offers, plus a public artist identity:

    * **Link an existing artist profile** or create a new one during onboarding
    * **Keep your artist details up to date** from your profile settings
    * **Claim your credit** on songs where you worked by selecting the roles you performed

    To link an artist identity, see [Claiming Your Artist Profile](/identity/claiming-profile).
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Profile Setup

Your public profile on Diskograf is how the community knows you. Here's what you can configure:

* **Display name** — the name shown next to your contributions and on your profile page. This can be your real name, an alias, or anything you prefer.
* **Profile image** — required during onboarding and updateable from your account settings. A recognisable image makes it easier for collaborators and fans to find you.
* **Username** — your unique handle on Diskograf. Your public profile URL is `diskograf.com/yourusername`. Choose carefully — while usernames can be changed, your previous URL will no longer redirect once updated.

To update any of these details after sign-up, visit your [profile settings](/account/profile).