# Zegocloud Setup

Dative uses Zegocloud for Live streaming feature, zegocloud is cheaper and better several WebRTC providers. I'ts free to begin and you pay only when you grown check [Zegocloud Pricing.](https://www.zegocloud.com/pricing/product-list#live-streaming)

### Step 1: Create a ZEGOCLOUD Account

1. Go to the [ZEGOCLOUD website](https://www.zegocloud.com/).
2. Click on the **Sign Up** button located in the top right corner.
3. Fill in the registration form with your email, password, and other required information.
4. Click **Sign Up** to create your account.
5. Verify your email address by clicking on the verification link sent to your email.
6. Log in to your ZEGOCLOUD account with your credentials.

### Step 2: Create a New App in ZEGOCLOUD

1. After logging in, you will be directed to the ZEGOCLOUD dashboard.
2. Click on **Create a New Project** or **Add App**.
3. Enter the **App Name** for your new project.
4. Choose the **Industry** your app belongs to (e.g., Entertainment).
5. Select the **Scenario** that best describes your app (e.g., Live Streaming).
6. Click **Create** to generate your new app.

### Step 3: Get the App ID and App Sign

1. Once the app is created, you will be redirected to the app's dashboard.
2. The **App ID** and **App Sign** will be displayed on the dashboard. Note these down as you will need them for integrating live streaming into your application.

<figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/4J4nvdCW2wCekDwEIpzi/blobs/2O3vPrTXiFhvhltbvb15/Zegocloud%20appId.jpg" alt=""><figcaption><p>Zegocloud App Dashboard</p></figcaption></figure>

<mark style="color:purple;">**Make sure that at the end of this progress, you have  saved for later use:**</mark>

* `App ID ID`
* `App Sign`