Getting started for individuals

The Yandex Cloud platform has several user interfaces, such as the management console and the command line interface. To access any user interface, you will need a user account. This can be a personal Yandex account (Yandex ID) or a Yandex 360 account. For detailed instructions, see the Help for Yandex ID and Yandex 360.

Creating a billing accountCreating a billing account

A billing account is required even if your plan is to use only free services. When creating your first billing account linked to your user account, you will get your initial grant.

Provide details to create a billing account.

To create a billing account:

1. Go to Yandex Cloud Billing.

2. Log in to your Yandex ID or Yandex 360 account. If you do not have an account yet, sign up and create an organization to work in Yandex Cloud Organization. If using your social network profile to log in to Yandex, create a username and password.

3. On the Billing accounts page, click Create billing account. Fill in your information:

   • Enter the name of the billing account. The name is displayed in the list of your billing accounts and helps you select the one you need.

   • In the Organization field, select the organization to create a billing account for.

   • Select the country that the payer is a resident of.

     Within a single user account, all payers must pay in the same currency.

4. If you see a list of available payers in the Payer section, you can select one of them or add a new one. To add a payer:

   • Select Individual for the payer type and click Next.
   • Enter your first and last name.
   • (Optional) Enter your middle name and mailing address.
   • Click Next.
   • Click Add card.
   • Specify your card details: 16-digit number, expiration date, and CVV (you can find it on the back side of your card).
   • Click Link.

   We accept Mir, Visa, and MasterCard.

   • Residents of Russia make payments in RUB and can only use bank cards issued by Russian banks.
   • Residents of Kazakhstan make payments in KZT and can only use bank cards issued by non-Russian banks.

   To make sure your bank card is valid, we will hold a small amount (RUB 11) on your account. This amount will not be charged and will become available once the verification is complete. The amount of time required to release the funds held depends on your bank.

   Your account will be created as a paid one: after you have used up your initial grant, your card will be debited for the Yandex Cloud resources you are using.

5. Enter your current email address and phone number. Contact details are required not only to reach you, but also to issue payment invoices and send financial documents. If you have already signed up for Yandex Cloud, check that your contact details are correct.

6. Click Create.

FAQFAQ

Questions about billing accounts and paid accountsQuestions about billing accounts and paid accounts

Why do I need a billing account with a linked bank card?Why do I need a billing account with a linked bank card?

Billing accounts are used to identify users paying for Yandex Cloud resources. Even if you plan to use only free services, you still need a billing account: grants and promo codes are credited to it.

To activate a billing account, we require you to link a bank card to make sure that you are a human and not a robot. When linking the card, a small amount will be debited and immediately returned. That is how we verify that your card is real.

Questions about the initial grantQuestions about the initial grant

I have not used up the initial grant, but my cloud is blocked. What should I do?I have not used up the initial grant, but my cloud is blocked. What should I do?

Make sure that a valid card is linked to your account. If you linked the card and then deleted it, your account may be blocked.

I could not use up the initial grant in 60 days. Can I use Yandex Cloud?I could not use up the initial grant in 60 days. Can I use Yandex Cloud?

Yes, usage charges will debited from the card linked to your account. For more information, see Billing cycle for individuals.

About the documentsAbout the documents

Is it safe to pay in Yandex Cloud?Is it safe to pay in Yandex Cloud?

The Yandex Cloud platform meets the PCI DSS requirements, which makes its cloud services safe for payment processing. For more information about PCI DSS certification, see the PCI DSS section.

Where do I find my agreement with Yandex Cloud?Where do I find my agreement with Yandex Cloud?

In Yandex Cloud, all services are provided under an agreement you enter into by accepting an offer when creating your billing account. The agreement does not require signing.

There is no print form of the offer.

Also, we do not provide physical invoices. For more information, see Viewing your expense history and downloading reporting documents in Yandex Cloud Billing.

I need a bilateral contract rather than an offer. Can I get it?I need a bilateral contract rather than an offer. Can I get it?

Yes, companies and individual entrepreneurs can sign a bilateral contract. To do this, submit a request to support. A Yandex Cloud manager will contact you to discuss the terms.

How do I get invoiced?How do I get invoiced?

To get an invoice for a bank payment, follow the steps described in Businesses and individual entrepreneurs.

Yandex Cloud does not provide paper payment documents.

What's next?What's next?

Start exploring Yandex Cloud services.

• Infrastructure and network:
  • Create a Linux VM.
  • Create an instance group.
  • Add files to Object Storage.
  • Create a cloud network in Virtual Private Cloud.
  • Set up a network load balancer in Network Load Balancer.
  • Configure an L7 load balancer in Application Load Balancer.
  • Set up content distribution over a CDN.
  • Create DNS zones.
  • Push a Docker image to a registry in Container Registry.
• Security:
  • Add users and assign roles in IAM.
  • Create a new folder in the cloud and grant access to it in Resource Manager.
  • Manage encryption keys in Key Management Service.
  • Set up a certificate for a secure connection in Certificate Manager.
  • Store your confidential data securely in Yandex Lockbox.
• Resources and management:
  • Manage resources in folders and clouds using Resource Manager.
  • Set up corporate accounts in Cloud Organization.
  • Set metrics and monitor your resources using Monitoring.
  • Visualize your data in DataLens.
  • Collect resource logs using Cloud Logging.
• Container-based development:
  • Create a Kubernetes cluster.
  • Create a registry of Container Registry Docker images.
• Serverless computing:
  • Run your code as functions in Cloud Functions.
  • Use API Gateway to integrate Yandex Cloud services with other cloud platforms.
  • Set up queues to enable messaging between applications with Message Queue.
  • Manage data streams in Data Streams.
  • Use Yandex IoT Core as your framework for smart home development.
• Databases and clusters:
  • ClickHouse®.
  • MongoDB.
  • MySQL®.
  • Valkey™.
  • PostgreSQL.
  • OpenSearch.
  • Apache Kafka®.
  • Greenplum®.
  • Managed Service for YDB.
  • Copy and replicate the data between databases using Data Transfer.
• Machine learning:
  • Convert text to speech and vice versa using SpeechKit.
  • Translate text in Translate.
  • Analyze an image using computer vision in Vision OCR.
  • Train and launch your machine learning models in DataSphere.

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