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title: "Quick Start"
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## Sign up for a free Cal.com account (recommended)

The easiest way to get started with Cal.com is with our hosted plan. We offer a generous free tier where you get unlimited scheduling with no limits and all of our features built for individuals, with the option to upgrade to a teams plan for collaboration features.

<a href="/docs/introduction/quick-start/sign-up-for-a-cal.com-account">Sign up for a Cal.com account</a>

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## Self-host Cal.com on your infrastructure

For full data ownership and control over your scheduling, you can self-host Cal.com on your own infrastructure.

<a href="/docs/introduction/quick-start/self-hosting">Self-hosting</a>


## Quick start for contributors

If you wish to contribute to Cal.com, please take a look at our guide to fast-track the onboarding process for new contributors.

<a href="/docs/knowledgebase/contributors-guide/quick-start">Quick start for contributors</a>