Creating Your Account

Sign up

Getting started with Surface takes less than a minute. Head to the sign-up page and create your account using one of two methods:

• Email and password -- enter your email address, choose a password, and you are in.
• Social login -- sign up with your existing Google or GitHub account for a one-click experience.

Both options create the same account with the same features. Pick whichever is most convenient for you.

Claim your handle

During sign-up, you will choose a unique handle. This becomes part of your public page URL:

surface.so/u/yourhandle

Your handle is how people find and recognize your page, so choose something memorable.

Tips for picking a good handle

• Keep it short. Shorter handles are easier to type and remember.
• Match your brand. Use the same username you use on other platforms so people can find you consistently.
• Avoid special characters. Stick to letters, numbers, and hyphens for maximum clarity.
• Think long-term. Pick something that will still represent you as your content or business evolves.

If the handle you want is already taken, try adding a short modifier like your location, niche, or initials.

What happens next

Once you complete sign-up, you land directly in the visual builder. This is your workspace for designing your page. No extra setup steps, no configuration screens -- you can start adding blocks and building your page right away.

Your page is private until you choose to publish it, so feel free to experiment.