> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://ngrok.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Error 4018

## ERR\_NGROK\_4018

This ngrok session is not authenticated. ngrok requires an account and a valid credential to start a session.

Sign up for an account: [https://dashboard.ngrok.com/signup](https://dashboard.ngrok.com/signup)
Get your credential: [https://dashboard.ngrok.com/get-started/your-authtoken](https://dashboard.ngrok.com/get-started/your-authtoken)

## Further help

If you're having trouble resolving this error, please reach out to [support@ngrok.com](mailto:support@ngrok.com?subject=Help%20with%20ERR_NGROK_4018)