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Before Session One

Prep Requirements

Using Codex instead of Claude Code

Complete these three steps before Session One. Total time: about 10 minutes. We will handle all the technical setup together during the live session.

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  1. 1.ChatGPT Plus AccountRequired
  2. 2.Create a Vercel AccountRequired
  3. 3.Watch the Welcome VideoRequired
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ChatGPT Plus Account

Required

What it is: ChatGPT Plus is the paid version of ChatGPT. It gives you access to Codex, the AI tool we use to build your website during the session. The free version of ChatGPT does not include Codex access.

ChatGPT Plus costs $20 per month. You can cancel any time.

  1. Go to chat.openai.com
  2. Sign in or create a free OpenAI account if you do not have one
  3. Click “Upgrade to Plus” and complete the payment
  4. Confirm you can log in to your ChatGPT account before the session

Note

ChatGPT Plus gives you access to Codex in the same way Claude Pro gives Claude Code users access to Claude Code. One subscription, no per-use charges.
2

Create a Vercel Account

Required

What it is: Vercel is the platform that puts your website on the internet. At the end of Session Two, you will run one command and Vercel will give you a live URL you can share with anyone. It is completely free.

  1. Go to vercel.com/signup
  2. Sign up with Google (recommended — one click if you are already logged into Gmail) or with your email and a password
  3. If you signed up with email, check your inbox and click the verification link
  4. Make sure your email is verified before the session — Vercel requires this before you can go live

Note

The free plan covers everything you need. Unlimited projects, unlimited deployments, and custom domain support — all at no cost.
3

Watch the Welcome Video

Required

What it is: A short welcome video that walks you through what to expect in Session One and how to get the most out of the workshop. Watch it before we go live.

Hit play below. The video will follow you as you scroll.

That is everything. We will handle the rest together during the session.

Session Overview