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Autodesk ShotGrid - Signup

Before we get started with the rest of the course, let's make sure you have access to Autodesk ShotGrid.

If you don't already have an account, Autodesk does provide access to a 30-day free trial of ShotGrid, and you can even sign up without a credit card.

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This documentation will take you through the ShotGrid signup process as of December 2023. By the time you read this tutorial these steps may have changed, but hopefully, the concepts are still the same.

Step-by-Step Guide

Follow these steps to sign up for the ShotGrid free trial:

Step 1: Visit the ShotGrid Free Trial Signup Site

ShotGrid signup form

Step 2: Create an Account

  • Fill in your first name, last name, and email, and create a password.
  • Agree to Autodesk's terms of use and privacy statement.
  • Click on the confirmation button to proceed.

Step 3: Verify Your New Account

  • Check your email for a verification link from ShotGrid.
  • Click the link to verify your email address.

Step 4: Complete Additional Information

Once your email is verified, you will be redirected to a page where you need to enter more information:

  • Enter your phone number.
  • Select your country from the dropdown menu.
  • Provide the name of your company.
  • Create a name for your ShotGrid site (e.g., griptape.shotgrid.autodesk.com).
  • ... there are a few more questions, just go through them until ShotGrid says it's setting up your site.

Wait for ShotGrid to create your site. This process may take a few minutes.

Step 5: Log into Your ShotGrid Site

  • Once your site is ready, ShotGrid will send you an email notification.
  • Click on the Log into your site button in the email.

Step 6: First-Time Login and Role Selection

  • Upon first login, ShotGrid will inquire about your role (e.g., Technical Director / Pipeline Engineer). This isn't required, but select the role that best describes your position if you desire.
  • Click Submit or Skip.

Step 7: Take a Tour of ShotGrid (Optional)

  • Autodesk offers a tour of ShotGrid for new users. You can choose Next to take the tour or Skip Tour to proceed directly to your dashboard.

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Conclusion

Congratulations! You should now see your ShotGrid desktop and are all set to start your 30-day trial!

ShotGrid desktop

Next Steps

Now that you have your environment set up and access to ShotGrid, you're ready to build your ShotGrid Tool that will allow an agent to connect and authenticate with it.