Add section about GitLab.com account creation

README.md

@@ -27,6 +27,11 @@ Visit the [ideas page](ideas.md) to see the recommended GitLab ideas for GSoC
 Express your ideas and get in touch with the rest of the [GitLab community]
 (communication.md).
+## Set up an account
+
+If you do not already have an account on GitLab.com,
+[create one](https://gitlab.com/users/sign_in).
+
 ## Create your Application
 Read carefully the [application guidelines](guidelines.md) to get you started