# Setup BugBug

## **Quick and hassle-free setup**

* BugBug set-up takes only a few minutes
* It doesn't require any engineering skills, you just need a basic knowledge of HTML
* You can try BugBug for free, no credit card is required
* The free 14-day trial will start automatically and give you access to premium features right away
* After the trial ends you can stay on a free plan or start a subscription - see [pricing](https://bugbug.io/pricing/)

## Sign up

You have few options to [sign up](https://app.bugbug.io/sign-up/) 

* with your email address
* with GitHub account
* with Micrsoft account
* with your Google account.

![](https://3168433179-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MKixgeBPbLvnD0l1eiV%2Fuploads%2FK6ufW3FXDMmVyUAohD45%2FGroup%207.png?alt=media\&token=553ee8a9-a967-4274-a1bf-4775a05b1ee5)

After registration go to your email inbox and **confirm your BugBug account.**

![](https://3168433179-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MKixgeBPbLvnD0l1eiV%2Fuploads%2F57E5Fnr5hTMraYmLvo6k%2Fimage%2019.png?alt=media\&token=ef25fd67-a02e-4ff4-b991-ac9fb23f517f)

## Install Test Recorder

To run and record tests, BugBug requires you to install the [BugBug Chrome Extension Test Recorder](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/bugbug-automation-testing/oiedehaafceacbnnmindilfblafincjb?hl=en-US\&utm_source=ext_sidebar) and enable it in Incognito mode.

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[Read the BugBug Test Recorder guide.](https://docs.bugbug.io/quick-start/install-test-recorder)
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