# Real-Time Metrics first steps

Before beginning to use **Real-Time Metrics**, make sure you have a [Azion Console](https://console.azion.com) account. You can find more information on creating one on the [documentation page](/en/documentation/products/accounts/creating-account/).

Real-Time Metrics is a default product activated for all Azion accounts. If you want to check if it's active on yours:

To access Real-Time Metrics:

1. [On Console](https://console.azion.com), on the upper-left corner, select the **Products menu**, represented by three horizontal lines.
2. On the **OBSERVE** section, select **Real-Time Metrics NEW**.

You'll be redirected to Real-Time Metrics' page, with the Applications tab open by default.

For a step by step on how to configure the product, see the [How to use Real-Time Metrics](/en/documentation/products/guides/use-real-time-metrics/) guide.