# Create Account and App
source: https://developer.mastercard.com/open-finance-europe/documentation/tutorials-and-guides/first-time-tutorial/index.md

The [Open Finance Developer Portal](https://devportal.openbanking.mastercard.com) allows registered and logged in developers to create and manage Apps (projects), view documentation, and communicate with us.

User sign up and sign in is handled by a third party provider ([auth0](https://auth0.com/)). Auth0 manages user registration and login from identity providers such as google and github.

This guide walks through the steps required to create a Hub account and create your first App.

### Step 1 - User Registration {#step-1---user-registration}

1. Browse to the [Open Finance Developer Portal](https://devportal.openbanking.mastercard.com).  
   ![](https://static.developer.mastercard.com/content/open-finance-europe/uploads/registration/login.png)
2. Click on the **Sign Up** tab, then enter your details (email and password) and click on the **Sign Up** button.  
   ![](https://static.developer.mastercard.com/content/open-finance-europe/uploads/registration/signup.png)As a new user, you are presented with a form to obtain additional details and to agree to Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy before you can proceed.
3. Complete the form as requested, then click **Continue** .  
   ![](https://static.developer.mastercard.com/content/open-finance-europe/uploads/registration/userinfo.png)  
   You will be redirected to the Open Finance Developer Portal, from where you can proceed to create your first App.

### Step 2 - Create your first app​ {#step-2---create-your-first-app}

The Open Finance Developer Portal is displayed.

1. Click **Create app** .  
   ![](https://static.developer.mastercard.com/content/open-finance-europe/uploads/licensed/create-app/welcome.png)
2. Choose the **Using your license** application type.  
   ![](https://static.developer.mastercard.com/content/open-finance-europe/uploads/licensed/create-app/apptype.png)  
   A wizard is displayed, which will take you through the app creation steps, as shown below.
3. Add the **App name** to be publicly used for your App, then click **Create**   
   ![](https://static.developer.mastercard.com/content/open-finance-europe/uploads/licensed/create-app/wizard1.png)  
   Your App will be created, together with your `client secret`. You will need to take note of your `client Secret` for future reference.  
   ![](https://static.developer.mastercard.com/content/open-finance-europe/uploads/licensed/create-app/app.png)
4. Click on the drop-down to display options to reveal, regenerate, or copy your `client secret` as required.  
   :secret:
5. Once you have securely stored your `client secret`, the process for creating your App is now complete. Your App is now available from the **Apps** page on the Open Finance Developer Portal.  
   ![](https://static.developer.mastercard.com/content/open-finance-europe/uploads/licensed/create-app/apps.png)