Account Setup

Create your ShapeBox account and configure your workspace — no installation required.

Account Setup

ShapeBox is a cloud application — there is nothing to install. Everything runs in your browser. All you need is a ShapeBox account and a modern browser.

System requirements

RequirementDetails
BrowserChrome 110+, Edge 110+, Firefox 115+, Safari 16.4+
GPUAny GPU with WebGL 2 support (virtually all modern devices)
RAM4 GB minimum, 8 GB recommended for complex scenes
InternetStable broadband connection (10 Mbps+)
Screen1280 × 720 minimum resolution

Tip: Chrome or Edge on a desktop or laptop gives you the best performance, especially for large scenes with many objects.

Creating your account

  1. Go to shapebox.io and click Get started for free.
  2. Sign up with your email address, or continue with Google or GitHub.
  3. Check your inbox for a verification email and click the confirmation link.
  4. You are logged in and taken directly to the Dashboard.

No credit card is required for the free plan.

Choosing a plan

ShapeBox's free tier lets you start immediately. Paid plans unlock more projects, storage, collaboration features, and custom domains.

Visit shapebox.io/pricing to compare plans and upgrade at any time.

Inviting team members

On Team and Enterprise plans you can invite colleagues to your workspace:

  1. Open the Team section in the dashboard sidebar.
  2. Click Invite member.
  3. Enter their email address and choose a role: Admin, Editor, or Viewer.
  4. They receive an invitation email with a direct link to join your workspace.

Invited members use their own ShapeBox accounts. Each active seat on a Team plan counts as one licence.

Two-factor authentication (2FA)

We recommend enabling 2FA to protect your account:

  1. Open Account → Security.
  2. Click Enable 2FA.
  3. Scan the QR code with an authenticator app (e.g. Google Authenticator, 1Password, Authy).
  4. Enter the six-digit code to confirm.

Optional: CLI for developers

Developers who want to manage projects programmatically can install the optional ShapeBox CLI. This is completely optional — you can use ShapeBox entirely through the browser.

npm install -g @shapebox/cli
shapebox login
shapebox dev

The CLI is intended for automated workflows and CI/CD pipelines. See the API Reference for details.

Next steps

  • Get a tour of your workspace in the Dashboard guide.
  • Build and publish your first scene in the Quick Start.