> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.layerrail.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Managed services quickstart > Create your first LayerRail managed resource from the console, including a virtual machine, PostgreSQL database, or Kubernetes cluster. Use this guide when you want the fastest path from a new account to a running cloud resource. ## Sign in Open the [LayerRail console](https://console.layerrail.com) and sign in with your account. You can use email/password or a connected OAuth provider. If account verification is enabled, complete email verification before creating production resources. ## Open a project LayerRail resources live inside projects. Open an existing project or create a new one for the workload you are deploying. Good project boundaries include: * One product or app. * One customer environment. * One staging or production environment. * One team-owned infrastructure area. ## Complete billing verification Some projects are locked until billing verification is complete. Open **Billing** in the project sidebar and follow the verification flow. Billing verification protects the platform from abuse before provisioning compute, databases, clusters, and public networking. ## Create a resource Pick the service you want to start with: Best when you need direct compute and SSH access. Best when your application needs a managed database. Best when you are deploying containers. Best when you need a public endpoint in front of VMs or services. ## Check provisioning Most resources start in a **creating** state. When provisioning finishes, the resource page shows the details you need to connect, deploy, or attach networking. If a resource remains in **creating** longer than expected, check: * Project billing status. * Selected location availability. * SSH key and image configuration. * The [LayerRail status page](https://status.layerrail.com). ## Next steps