_cloud-installation.md

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You create a $ACCOUNT_LONG to manage your $SERVICE_SHORTs and data in a centralized and efficient manner in $CONSOLE. From there, you can create and delete $SERVICE_SHORTs, run queries, manage access and billing, integrate other services, contact support, and more.

You create a standalone account to manage $CLOUD_LONG as a separate unit in your infrastructure, which includes separate billing and invoicing.

To have $CLOUD_LONG as a part of your AWS infrastructure, you create a $ACCOUNT_LONG through AWS Marketplace. In this case, $CLOUD_LONG is a line item in your AWS invoice.

To set up $CLOUD_LONG via AWS:

1. Open AWS Marketplace and search for Tiger Cloud

   You see two pricing options, pay-as-you-go and annual commit.

2. Select the pricing option that suits you and click View purchase options

3. Review and configure the purchase details, then click Subscribe

4. Click Set up your account at the top of the page

   You are redirected to $CONSOLE.

5. Sign up for a 30-day free trial

   Add your details, then click Start your free trial. If you want to link an existing $ACCOUNT_LONG to AWS, log in with your existing credentials.

6. Select the pricing plan

   You are now logged into $CONSOLE_LONG. You can change the pricing plan later to better accommodate your growing needs on the Billing page.

7. In Confirm AWS Marketplace connection, click Connect

   Your $CLOUD_LONG and AWS accounts are now connected.