getting started
Account Setup
Create your Runix account, connect GitHub, and set up your workspace.
Your Runix account is your home base. From here you manage your projects, deployments, team members, and billing. Setting up takes less than a minute.
Creating an Account#
You have two ways to sign up. Both are free and give you the same access.
Option 1: Sign Up with GitHub (Recommended)#
This is the fastest way to get started. Click "Sign up with GitHub" on runixcloud.dev, authorize Runix, and you're in. Your GitHub repos are automatically available for deployment.
Go to runixcloud.dev
Click the "Sign Up" or "Get Started" button on the homepage.
Choose "Continue with GitHub"
You'll be redirected to GitHub to authorize Runix. Runix only requests access to your public profile and repositories you choose to deploy.
You're in!
After authorizing, you'll land on your dashboard ready to deploy your first project.
Option 2: Sign Up with Email#
Prefer not to use GitHub? No problem. Sign up with your email address and a password. You can always connect GitHub later.
Go to runixcloud.dev
Click "Sign Up" and choose the email option.
Enter your email and password
Choose a strong password. You'll receive a verification email to confirm your address.
Verify your email
Click the link in the verification email. After that, you're ready to go.
Connecting GitHub#
If you signed up with email and want to deploy from GitHub repositories, you'll need to connect your GitHub account. This lets Runix pull your code and set up automatic deployments when you push.
Go to Settings
In the Runix dashboard, click your avatar in the top-right corner and select "Settings".
Click "Connect GitHub"
Under the "Connected Accounts" section, click the GitHub connect button. You'll be redirected to GitHub to authorize Runix.
Authorize and return
After authorizing, you'll be sent back to Runix. Your GitHub repos will now appear when you create a new deployment.
You don't need GitHub to use Runix. You can deploy by uploading your code directly through the CLI. But connecting GitHub enables automatic deployments on every push, which most teams prefer.
Workspaces#
A workspace is a container for your projects. Think of it like a folder that groups related apps and services together. When you create your account, a default workspace is created for you automatically.
What Workspaces Are For#
- Grouping related services (for example, your API, frontend, and database for one product)
- Organizing by team, client, or project
- Keeping billing separate between different projects
Managing Workspaces#
You can create new workspaces from the dashboard by clicking the workspace switcher in the sidebar. Each workspace has its own set of projects, environment variables, and usage metrics.
Inviting Team Members#
Team invites are coming soon! For now, each person needs their own Runix account. We're building workspace-level collaboration so you can invite teammates and manage permissions together.
Once team invites launch, you'll be able to invite people by email, assign roles (admin, developer, viewer), and share workspaces across your team.