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In the previous chapter, we learned (#), and now let's move on to configuration. **First Launch Process:** **1. Welcome Screen** * Select interface language (supports Chinese, English, etc.) * Read and accept the terms of service * Choose whether to send usage data to improve the product **2. Theme and Appearance Settings** * Select dark/light theme * Adjust font size (default, large, extra large) * Set color theme (default, high contrast, etc.) **3. Keyboard Shortcut Schemes** * Default scheme (Cursor native) * VS Code compatible scheme * Vim mode (for Vim users) * Custom scheme **4. Programming Language Detection** * Cursor will scan for installed development tools on your system * Automatically configure support for common programming languages * Prompt to install missing language servers **5. Workspace Settings** * Select default workspace location * Configure project template path * Set auto-save options !(#) * * * ## Account Registration and Login **Creating a Cursor Account:** !(#) **Registration Method Selection** * Email registration (recommended) * Google account login * GitHub account login **Email Registration Process** * Click the "Sign up" button * Enter email address and password * Confirm password and agree to terms of service * Click the verification link sent to your email * Automatically logged in after email verification is complete !(#) **Third-Party Account Login** * Select the corresponding third-party login option * Authorize Cursor to access basic information * Automatically complete account creation and login **Account Configuration Options:** * **Personal Information Settings**: Name, avatar, time zone * **Notification Preferences**: Email notifications, product updates, feature reminders * **Privacy Settings**: Data usage authorization, telemetry data collection * **Team Invitation**: Join an existing team or create a new team * * * ## License and Paid Plan Explanation **Free Plan (Cursor Free):** | Feature | Free Plan Limit | | --- | --- | | **AI Chat Count** | 200 chats per month | | **Code Generation** | 2000 completions per month | | **Project Count** | Unlimited | | **File Size** | Maximum 100MB per file | | **Model Selection** | Basic model (GPT-3.5 equivalent) | | **Team Collaboration** | Up to 3 people | | **Technical Support** | Community support | **Pro Plan (Cursor Pro - $20/month):** | Feature | Pro Plan | | --- | --- | | **AI Chat Count** | Unlimited | | **Code Generation** | Unlimited | | **Advanced Models** | GPT-4, Claude and other advanced models | | **Priority Processing** | Faster response speed | | **Advanced Features** | Code review, intelligent refactoring | | **Team Collaboration** | Up to 10 people | | **Technical Support** | Email support | | **Storage Space** | 100GB cloud storage | **Business Plan (Cursor Business - $40/user/month):** | Feature | Business Plan | | --- | --- | | **All Pro Features** | ✓ | | **Team Members** | Unlimited | | **Admin Console** | User management, permission control | | **Single Sign-On (SSO)** | SAML/OIDC support | | **Audit Logs** | Detailed usage records | | **Custom Models** | Enterprise-grade AI models | | **Priority Support** | Dedicated customer success manager | | **Data Privacy** | Enterprise-grade data protection | **Plan Selection Recommendations:** * **Individual Learners**: Free plan is sufficient for daily learning * **Professional Developers**: Pro plan recommended for full AI experience * **Small Teams**: Pro plan can meet small-scale collaboration needs * **Enterprise Users**: Choose Business plan for security and control **Upgrade and Payment Process:** 1. **Select Plan** * Click "Upgrade" in settings * Compare feature differences between plans * Choose the appropriate paid plan 2. **Payment Methods** * Credit card payment (Visa, MasterCard, AmEx) * PayPal payment * Enterprise invoice payment (Business plan) 3. **Subscription Management** * Upgrade or downgrade plan at any time * Monthly or annual payment (discount for annual payment) * Can continue using until end of current billing cycle after cancellation