Install Cursor + get student Pro

1. Download & install Cursor from the official site: https://cursor.com/

   

2. Sign up with your .edu email.

3. Get Free Pro here: https://cursor.com/students

GitHub Student Developer Pack

1. Create/Log in to GitHub, and verify your status:

   https://education.github.com/pack

2. Once approved, browse benefits (domain, hosting credits, etc.).

Optional: Claim a free domain via the Pack

1. In the Pack benefits, look for the domain registrar offer (often Namecheap/Name.com).

   

2. Redeem the offer and register your domain (e.g., yourname.me).

3. Keep your registrar dashboard open—we’ll set DNS later.

Set up Vercel

1. Go to Vercel and sign in with GitHub.