Let's get started! To access the IBM Cloud, you can go to https://www.ibm.com/cloud where you will arrive at the Cloud sign-up/log-in page, which is shown in the following screenshot: 

If you click on the blue Cloud sign-up/log-in link, you can create a free account (using your IBM ID) or log in (once you have set up your paid or free account).

After your ID has been authenticated, you will arrive at the IBM Cloud main page or the console, which is shown in the following screenshot: 

The IBM Cloud console is the user interface that you use to manage all of your IBM Cloud resources. When you access the console, you can manage your account, log in, access the documentation, access the catalog, view the pricing information, get support, or check the status of IBM Cloud components.

After you log in, the menu bar contains a Navigation Menu icon and additional links, depending on your account type. 

From the console, you can perform the following tasks: 

• Use the Navigation Menu icon to access all existing resources on your dashboard 
• Use the Catalog link to create new resources 
• Use the Docs link to access useful information about IBM Cloud
• From the Support menu, you can access information about what's new in IBM Cloud, the support center, options for adding and viewing tickets, and the status page
• From the Manage menu, you can access your account, billing and usage information, and security options 
• Press the forward slash key (/) on your keyboard to navigate your cursor to the search field