# Help about access

**URL:** <https://community.hubspot.com/t/help-about-access/163858>\
**Category:** Getting Started\
**Tags:** admin\
**Created:** [November 3, 2026, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.hubspot.com/t/help-about-access/163858 "2026-11-03T14:46:59Z")\
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**Post date:** [November 3, 2026, 6:47pm UTC](https://community.hubspot.com/t/help-about-access/163858/3 "2026-11-03T18:47:02Z")

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Hi @Burc

Thanks for reaching out here! The good news is HubSpot doesn’t check the company name or URL, so you can enter a placeholder when creating a free account. You shouldn’t need a real site to earn your Inbound Sales certification.

Heres and existing thread that should hopefully point you in the right direction!!

- [Completing courses while in between jobs](https://community.hubspot.com/t/completing-courses-while-in-between-jobs/50369)

The Academy certification FAQ in the Knowledge Base also confirms you can enter any company and URL: [Academy certifications | Frequently Asked Questions](https://knowledge.hubspot.com/help-and-resources/hubspot-academy-certification-frequently-asked-questions)

Hope this helps!

Sam, Community Manager

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