# Username-Password Authentication

##  Registration and Login

1. Visit the official Thordata website.
2. Complete the registration process for a new account.
3. Log in to the system using your account credentials.

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## Purchase a Plan

After logging in, locate the "Datacenter Proxies" service in the user dashboard and select a suitable plan for purchase.

**Explanation of Plan Types**

* **Shared Proxies**: Billed based on traffic (in GB), with IP resources shared among multiple users.
* **Dedicated Proxies**: Billed according to the number of IPs and usage duration, with IP resources exclusively for your use.

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