# Registering a School

Use registration only when setting up a new school in SmartAcademy V2.

## Before you start

Keep these details ready: administrator name, email, WhatsApp number, password, organization name, academic year dates, and main branch details.

## Step-by-step guide

1. From the login page, open the registration page.
2. Enter the administrator details: **Full Name**, **Email Address**, **WhatsApp Number**, and **Password**.
3. Select **Verify** beside the WhatsApp number and enter the OTP when prompted.
4. Continue to **Organization Details** and enter the organization name.
5. Continue to **Academic Year Details** and enter the year name, start date, and end date.
6. Continue to **Main Branch Details** and enter branch name, creator designation, address, state, district, PIN code, contact details, timezone, and registration details where available.
7. Select **Create Account**.

## What SmartAcademy does in the background

The backend creates your organization, first admin user, first academic year, and main branch together. It also records the registration action in audit logs.

## Tips

- Verify the WhatsApp number before submitting the final registration step.
- Use the real academic year dates because attendance, fees, transport, daycare, and promotions depend on academic year selection.
- After registration, complete the organization profile and branch schedule.

## Related pages

- [Organization profile](/smartacademy-v2-platform/setup/organization-profile)
- [Academic years](/smartacademy-v2-platform/setup/academic-years)
- [Branches](/smartacademy-v2-platform/setup/branches)