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title: "Getting started"
slug: "maiu-start"
updated: 2026-09-17T09:22:36Z
published: 2026-09-17T09:22:36Z
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://guide.ncloud-docs.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Getting started

Available in VPC

Once you've reviewed the Media Intelligence [specifications](/docs/en/maiu-spec), [quickstart](/docs/en/maiu-procedure), and [glossary](/docs/en/maiu-glossary), you're ready to start using the service. Your first step is subscribing to Media Intelligence.

## Subscribe to the service

To subscribe to Media Intelligence:

1. Access the NAVER Cloud Platform console.
2. In the top-right corner of the console, click **Region and Platform**.
3. Select the Region and platform you are using, then click **[Apply]**.
4. In the top-left corner of the console, click **Menu**.
5. Navigate to **All Services** > **Media** > **Media Intelligence**.
6. Click **[Subscribe]**.
7. In the subscription popup, read the terms of service, and check the agreement checkbox.
8. Click **[Subscribe]**.
9. When the workspace settings appear, enter a workspace name and click **[OK]**.
  - Enter 3-63 characters starting with a letter or number. You can use lowercase letters, numbers, and hyphens (-).
10. Check the availability of the workspace name and click **[Next]**.
11. When the storage settings appear, click **[Bucket]** and select the bucket to use.
  - You must have already subscribed to Object Storage. For more information, see [Subscribe to Object Storage](/docs/en/objectstorage-start).
12. When you're done, click **[Next]**.
13. When the subscription completion step appears, click **[OK]**.

### Next steps

Now that you've subscribed to Media Intelligence, head to the Using Media Intelligence guides to explore its features.

- Here are some suggested next steps:
  - To create a project, see [Project management](/docs/en/maiu-project).
  - To add media assets, see [Add media asset](/docs/en/maiu-mediaasset).
  - To understand the complete workflow, see [Media Intelligence quickstart](/docs/en/maiu-procedure).

## Unsubscribe from the service

To cancel your Media Intelligence subscription:

              Caution

              

- Unsubscribing from Media Intelligence permanently deletes all your service data. This action cannot be undone. Consider carefully before unsubscribing.
- Data stored in Object Storage is retained even if you unsubscribe from Media Intelligence, and Object Storage usage fees are incurred. To delete the data stored in Object Storage, see [Manage file/folder](/docs/en/objectstorage-use-file#%ED%8C%8C%EC%9D%BC%ED%8F%B4%EB%8D%94%EA%B4%80%EB%A6%AC).
- You cannot unsubscribe from the service while an index is being analyzed.
- You cannot unsubscribe unless all created workspaces are deleted.

1. Access the NAVER Cloud Platform console.
2. In the top-right corner of the console, click **Region and Platform**.
3. Select the Region and platform you are using, then click **[Apply]**.
4. In the top-left corner of the console, click **Menu**.
5. Navigate to **All Services** > **Media** > **Media Intelligence**.
6. Click the **Subscription** menu.
7. Click **[Subscribed]** and then click **Unsubscribe**.
8. In the unsubscription popup, review the details and enter the name of the workspace to delete.
9. Click **[OK]**.