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Looking to try out {{site.data.keyword.Bluemix}}? A Lite account is great for learning about working in the cloud, using Watson, and so on. It’s also perfect for building proof of concepts (POCs) with the many components available in {{site.data.keyword.Bluemix_notm}}. This quick start guide is intended to help you get up and running with our Lite account.
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{: #prereqs}
Go to {{site.data.keyword.Bluemix_notm}} and create a Lite account. It's free and never expires.
{: #steps}
- Explore the catalog for offerings that include free Lite service plans
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Notice the label:lite in the filter.
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- Create an instance of an offering that includes a free Lite plan.
- Check out our solution tutorials for detailed steps about using {{site.data.keyword.Bluemix_notm}} to implement common patterns based on best practices and proven technologies.
{: #nextsteps}
Discover being a developer in {{site.data.keyword.Bluemix_notm}} at Explore the developer journey in {{site.data.keyword.Bluemix_notm}}.