2. Setting up a deployment
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From the homepage on ushahidi.com, click on the Create a Deployment button. This should take you to http://ushahidi.io/create.
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Filling out your deployment details
Deployment Name: You can give your deployment any name
Deployment URL: Each deployment will have a unique web address. No two deployments can have the same web address. Once created, this CANNOT be changed, so be sure to countercheck the web address set is one you’re okay having permanently.
Once you’re done, click on Continue.
Filling out the organization detail fields
Organization name: This is the name of your organization, assuming it's different from the name of your deployment
Size of the organization: How many people are working with you in your organization?
What are you using Ushahidi for: Select the appropriate category that matches what you will be using your deployment for
Once you’re done, click on Continue.
Fill out your account details
Name: This will appear alongside your activity on the deployment
Email address: You’ll use this email address to log into your deployment and receive notifications
Set a secure password that will be used to access this deployment.
Agree to our Terms and Conditions
Once you’re done, click on “Create Deployment”
