# Configuration

Enable and configure Soracom Lagoon plans and dashboards.

> [!WARNING]
>
> All Soracom accounts have access to the **Lagoon Free** plan at no additional cost. Subscribing to **Lagoon Maker** or **Pro** plans, as well as adding **Lagoon Pro License Packs** will incur additional fees. Refer to the [Pricing & Fee Schedule](https://docs.soracom.io/en/pricing) for more information.

Soracom Lagoon can be configured in only a few minutes, allowing you to quickly and easily get dashboards up and running. On this page we will go through how to subscribe to Lagoon and sign in to the Lagoon console.

## Subscribing to Lagoon

To begin using Lagoon, follow the steps below:

1. Sign in to the **[User Console](https://console.soracom.io/?coverage_type=g)**. From the **☰ Menu**, open the **SORACOM Lagoon** screen.

   > [!NOTE]
   >
   > Lagoon plans cannot be managed by SAM users. Ensure you are signed in with your [**primary email address**.](https://docs.soracom.io/en/services/account/email#primary-email-address)

2. Click the **Try SORACOM Lagoon** button.

   ![Try Soracom Lagoon](https://docs.soracom.io/_astro/try-soracom-lagoon.DAbzdOHf_2hieFP.webp)

3. Choose from the **Lagoon Free**, **Maker**, or **Pro** plans by clicking **Select**.

   > [!CAUTION]
   >
   > If you are trying Lagoon for the first time, we recommend selecting the Lagoon Free plan.

   > [!WARNING]
   >
   > You can change your Lagoon plan at any time from the **Plan & License Packs** screen of SORACOM Lagoon. See [Plans & License Packs](https://docs.soracom.io/en/services/lagoon/plans-and-license-packs) for further details.

4. Click the **Subscribe** button to proceed to the next screen.

   ![Lagoon plan selection](https://docs.soracom.io/_astro/lagoon-plan-selection.BWygDxzW_15DIwy.webp)

5. Enter a **password** for the default Lagoon user, and enter it again to confirm it.

   > [!WARNING]
   >
   > The default Lagoon user created during the sign up process is assigned the **Editor** role. The email address used for this default user is the [primary email address](https://docs.soracom.io/en/services/account/email#primary-email-address) on your Soracom account.

6. Click the **Subscribe** button again to confirm your subscription.

   ![Lagoon plan selection](https://docs.soracom.io/_astro/lagoon-confirm-password-and-subscribe.FP4eyL2G_1aSa4U.webp)

Your Lagoon plan will be activated immediately and you will be redirected to the Lagoon **Top** page where you can begin using Soracom Lagoon.

![Lagoon plan selection](https://docs.soracom.io/_astro/lagoon-top-screen.hLRhszax_mRz3W.webp)

> [!NOTE]
>
> A [SAM](https://docs.soracom.io/en/services/account/users-and-roles#creating-a-sam-user) user is created as part of Soracom Lagoon's configuration. The SAM user **Name** will begin with `SORACOM-Lagoon-User-` and must not be deleted.

## Signing in to the Lagoon Console

1. Sign in to the **[User Console](https://console.soracom.io/?coverage_type=g)**. From the **☰ Menu**, open the **SORACOM Lagoon** screen.

2. Select **SORACOM Lagoon 3 console** from the sidebar navigation or click the **SORACOM Lagoon 3 console** button on the **Top** screen.

   ![Open Lagoon console](https://docs.soracom.io/_astro/lagoon-console-access.DskA1UxY_ZQqODK.webp)

   > [!WARNING]
   >
   > You can also access the Lagoon console directly using the links below:
   >
   > - [SORACOM Lagoon Console: Global Coverage](https://g-v3.lagoon.soracom.io/login)
   > - [SORACOM Lagoon Console: Japan Coverage](https://jp-v3.lagoon.soracom.io/login)

3. Sign in using your Lagoon user **email address** and **password**.

   > [!NOTE]
   >
   > Soracom Lagoon console doesn't support SAML, SSO, or MFA.

   ![Lagoon console login](https://docs.soracom.io/_astro/lagoon-console-sign-in.CuKGgAI-_odM3C.webp)

4. Once signed in, you will see the Lagoon console Home screen.

   ![Lagoon console Home screen](https://docs.soracom.io/_astro/lagoon-console-home.D9u3STWY_1zLMzc.webp)

## Signing Out of the Lagoon Console

1. Click your profile in the Lagoon console.

2. Select **Sign out**.

   ![Sign out of the Lagoon console](https://docs.soracom.io/_astro/lagoon-console-sign-out.Bgxc7Kiw_6x185.webp)

Once signed out, you will be returned to the Lagoon console login page.