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Here's how to add a new account in the Bonsai App.

You can create a new account from the upper right-hand dropdown by selecting **Add Account** within **Switch Account's** drop-down menu.

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Give your new account a name and click **Create Account**.

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You will then be prompted to create your free sandbox cluster in the new account. You can switch between your accounts from the drop-down menu:

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