# Activation

An account must be activated before it can access the major features in the software or on the [Ovation web portal](https://app.prod.ovationvr.com/signin). The activation process consists of selecting an [Activation Type](https://docs.ovationvr.com/ovation/creating-an-account/account-activation/activation-types) and [initiating a trial](https://docs.ovationvr.com/ovation/creating-an-account/account-activation/billing), [purchasing a subscription](https://docs.ovationvr.com/ovation/creating-an-account/account-activation/billing), or joining an existing Organization.