Most of DJfindr is open without an account. Two things aren't.

## Free without an account

- Searching for DJs
- Guided Search and AI Search
- Viewing any DJ's full profile
- Playing their mixes and watching intro reels
- Reading reviews
- Browsing posts and the Discover feed
- Browsing by occasion, genre, or extra

So you can do all your research, compare DJs properly, and build a shortlist before signing up for anything.

## What needs an account

**Sending a booking request.** You'll see *Requesting an event requires an account*.

**Messaging a DJ.** You'll see *Create an account to message DJs*.

Both make sense — a DJ needs to know who's asking, and you need somewhere for their reply to arrive.

## Signing up

Quick: a first name, an email, and a password. Or continue with Google or Facebook. See [Creating Your Client Account](/hc/clients/articles/1786146087-creating-your-client-account).

You can sign up at the moment you try to send a request, without losing what you'd filled in.

## What the account gives you

- Your events and every proposal in one place
- Conversations with DJs
- Your documents and receipts
- Payment tracking, including when a balance falls due
- Notifications when a proposal arrives or a payment is due
- The ability to leave a review afterwards

## Paying without an account

One exception: if a DJ sends you a PayLink, you can pay it without signing up. That's for one-off payments rather than bookings — see [Paying Through a PayLink](/hc/clients/articles/1786145506-paying-through-a-pay_link).

## Is it worth it if you only book once?

Yes, for one reason. The account is where your proposal, your signed cancellation terms, and your receipts live. If the booking goes wrong, those are what you'd need. A booking arranged entirely by message leaves you nothing to point at.

## Your details

DJs you book see enough to work with you. See [What Your DJ Can See About You](/hc/clients/articles/1786146323-what-your-dj-can-see-about-you).