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Creating a Hetzner Account

Step-by-step guide to creating your Hetzner Cloud account with our referral link to receive €20 in credits

To get started with Sproobo, you'll need a Hetzner Cloud account. This guide will walk you through creating your account and setting it up properly.

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When you sign up using our referral link, you'll receive €20 in credits that you can use towards your Hetzner Cloud infrastructure costs!

Creating Your Account

  1. 1

    Visit the Hetzner Cloud Sign-Up Page

    Click on the following referral link to create your account:

    https://hetzner.cloud/?ref=iXDVJOGZpDzQ

    Hetzner Cloud sign-up page with referral link
    The Hetzner Cloud sign-up page. Make sure you're using our referral link to receive the €20 credit.
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    Enter Your Email Address

    Enter a valid email address that you have access to. This email will be used for:
    • Account verification
    • Important notifications about your infrastructure
    • Billing and invoice receipts
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    Create a Password

    Choose a strong password for your Hetzner Cloud account. Hetzner requires:
    • At least 8 characters
    • A mix of uppercase and lowercase letters
    • At least one number
    • At least one special character
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    Verify Your Email

    Check your email inbox for a verification message from Hetzner. Click the verification link to activate your account.
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    If you don't see the email, check your spam folder. The verification link typically expires after 24 hours.

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    Complete Your Profile

    After email verification, you'll be asked to complete your profile:
    • Your full name
    • Company name (optional)
    • Address information

Adding a Payment Method

Before you can use Hetzner Cloud services, you'll need to add a payment method. Don't worry - you won't be charged until you actually use resources, and you can always set spending limits.

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    Navigate to Payment Settings

    In your Hetzner Cloud console, go to Settings → Payment Methods.
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    Add Your Payment Method

    Hetzner accepts the following payment methods:
    • Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express)
    • PayPal
    • SEPA Direct Debit (for EU customers)
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    Verify Payment Method

    Hetzner may charge a small temporary authorization fee to verify your payment method. This charge will be refunded automatically.
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    The authorization fee is typically between €1-5 and is refunded within a few days.

Claiming Your €20 Referral Credit

When you sign up using our referral link, Hetzner automatically applies €20 in credits to your account. Here's how to verify:

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    Check Your Referrals

    Visit the Hetzner referrals page to see your credit status:

    https://console.hetzner.com/referrals

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    Verify Credit in Account Balance

    Navigate to your Account → Balance section to see the €20 credit reflected in your account.

What's Next?

Now that you have your Hetzner Cloud account set up, the next step is to create a project and get your API token:

Next: Getting Your Hetzner API Token →