How do I create a VeloCMS account?
Step-by-step walkthrough of signup, email verification, first blog creation, and choosing the right plan from the start.
Creating a VeloCMS account takes about two minutes. Head to velocms.org, click 'Get started free', enter your email and a password, and you're in. From there, you create your first blog, pick a name, and land in the admin dashboard where you can start writing immediately — the trial itself does ask for a card at checkout, but nothing is charged until day 15.
What happens right after you sign up?
The moment you complete the signup form, VeloCMS sends a verification email to the address you entered. Check your inbox (and your spam folder, honestly — new senders get filtered more than you'd think). Click the link in the email and you're taken straight to the onboarding flow. The verification step isn't bureaucratic box-ticking — VeloCMS uses your verified email as the delivery address for your newsletter and member notifications, so the platform needs to know it's real and reachable.
If the verification email doesn't arrive within five minutes, open the login page at velocms.org/login and sign in with your credentials. The dashboard will show a banner letting you resend the verification email. You won't be blocked from exploring the admin in the meantime — you just can't send emails to your readers until verification is confirmed.
How do I create my first blog?
After verifying your email, VeloCMS prompts you to create your first blog. You'll name it (this appears at the top of your blog and in browser tabs), choose a subdomain like yourblog.velocms.org, and optionally pick a starting theme. You can change all of these later, so don't agonize over the name — pick something close and move on. Your blog is live at the subdomain the moment you create it. Nothing to deploy, nothing to configure.
Do I need a credit card to sign up?
Yes — a valid card is required at checkout to start the 14-day trial, but you won't be charged a cent until day 15. The trial includes every Pro feature — AI writing assistant, custom domain, reader memberships, the full plugin library — so you can publish posts, invite readers, and test the entire platform before spending anything. On day 15, Stripe automatically charges the card on file and your subscription goes live; cancel any time before then from Admin → Billing and nothing is ever charged. If you cancel, or a renewal charge fails down the line, your blog stays online in a limited free state — posts remain readable and VeloCMS attribution shows — until you subscribe again.
VeloCMS collects your card at checkout so the trial can convert automatically on day 15 without any extra steps from you. You're not billed a cent for the full 14 days — cancel any time before then and it's as if you never started.
Which plan should I pick from the start?
If you're starting fresh with no existing audience, Pro at $9/month covers everything you'll need for a long time — unlimited posts, AI writing assist, reader memberships, custom domain, and up to 1,000 free member emails per month. Business ($29/month) makes sense when you have more than 1,000 subscribers or need priority support. Agency ($69/month) is for managing multiple blogs under one account. The recommendation: start on Pro, upgrade when the need is concrete rather than speculative.
One thing worth knowing upfront: all plans include the same core writing and publishing features. The differences are member count limits, number of blogs, API access, and support response time. If you're just a writer who wants a beautiful blog with AI tools, Pro has no meaningful ceiling for months.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I have multiple blogs on one account? Yes — Business supports 3 blogs, Agency supports unlimited.
- Can I change my blog subdomain after creating it? Yes, from Admin → Settings → General, but existing links to the old subdomain won't redirect automatically.
- What if I lose access to my signup email? Use the 'Forgot password' flow — VeloCMS sends a reset link to your verified address.
- Is there a free plan after the trial? Not one you sign up for directly. If you cancel — or a renewal charge fails — your blog stays online in a limited free state instead of being deleted: posts remain readable and VeloCMS attribution shows, but AI writing, custom domain, email delivery, and paid memberships pause. Subscribe to a paid plan any time to restore full functionality.
- Can I delete my account? Yes, from Admin → Settings → Account → Delete account. All data is purged within 24 hours.