Step 1: Sign Up & Login

Create your ControlBird account and access the cloud management portal.

The Control Plane: Your Management Hub

The Control Plane is where you manage your entire ControlBird fleet. From here you can deploy new instances, monitor system health, manage subscriptions, and access your running nodes. Think of it as your operations center for all things ControlBird.

Navigate to app.controlbird.io (or your enterprise Control Plane URL) to get started.

Enterprise Deployments

Organizations with on-premises requirements can deploy a private Control Plane. Contact sales for enterprise deployment options.

Creating an Account

If you don't have an account yet, click "Register" to create one. You can register using:

  • Email and password: Enter your email address and choose a secure password
  • OAuth providers: Sign up with Google, GitHub, or other configured SSO providers
Registration form
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The registration form with email/password and OAuth options

Signing In

If you already have an account, click "Login" and enter your credentials. You can also use the same OAuth providers you registered with.

Login form
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The login form with email/password and OAuth buttons

The Dashboard

After signing in, you'll see the Control Plane dashboard, your central command for managing ControlBird deployments:

View EnvironmentsOrganize nodes by plant, project, or deployment stage
Monitor Node HealthReal-time status indicators for all running instances
Manage SubscriptionsScale resources up or down as your needs change
Configure SettingsAccount preferences, team members, and API access
Control Plane dashboard
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The main dashboard showing your environments and nodes

Troubleshooting

I didn't receive a verification email

Check your spam or junk folder first. If you still don't see it, try these steps:

  • Wait a few minutes, as emails can sometimes be delayed
  • Click "Resend verification email" on the login page
  • Make sure you entered your email address correctly
OAuth login isn't working

If you're having trouble with Google, GitHub, or other OAuth providers:

  • Make sure pop-ups aren't blocked for this site
  • Try a different browser or incognito/private mode
  • Clear your browser cookies and try again
I forgot my password

Click "Forgot password?" on the login page. You'll receive an email with a link to reset your password. The link expires after 24 hours.

What's Next?

Now that you're logged in, you'll create your first environment to organize your ControlBird nodes.