Twilio Accounts (sometimes referred to as "projects") are separate accounts with their own resources and account balances. Many customers use multiple accounts for building out different use cases, segregating data for different development lifecycle phases, or when they need to control user access.

Subaccounts have their own resources (i.e. phone numbers), but are owned by a parent Twilio account and share that balance. Subaccounts are recommended mainly for independent software vendors (ISVs) to separate usage from their different customers.

**Twilio Article: Getting Started with Twilio Accounts and Subaccounts

Here are the general steps in creating a Twilio account:
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​1. Visit the Twilio Website

Go to the Twilio website: https://www.twilio.com/.

2. Sign Up
On the Twilio homepage, you should see a "Start for Free" button. Click on it.

You may also directly access this link: https://www.twilio.com/try-twilio.

3. Provide Your Information
You'll be asked to provide some basic information, including your name, email address, and password. Fill out the required fields.

4. Verify Your Email
After you've provided your information, Twilio will send a verification email to the address you provided. Open your email and click on the verification link to confirm your email address.

5. Complete Phone Verification (Optional):
Depending on your location and the specific Twilio policies, you may be asked to verify your phone number using a one-time code sent to your mobile device. Follow the instructions to complete this step if required.

6. Enter Payment Information (If Needed):
Depending on the services you plan to use and your billing preferences, you may need to enter payment information. Twilio offers a free trial with a limited amount of credit, so you may not be charged immediately.

Remember to follow any specific instructions or requirements provided by Twilio during the account creation process. Additionally, keep in mind that Twilio's pricing structure may vary based on the services and volume of usage, so be sure to review their pricing details on their website to understand the costs associated with your usage.

**Additional Twilio Article: View and Create New Accounts in Twilio Console
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