> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.hadess.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Create your account

> Sign up and log in to HADESS Career Coach

## Sign up

Go to the login page and create a new account. You can sign up with:

* **Email and password**: enter your email, pick a password, and verify your email
* **Google**: sign in with your Google account
* **GitHub**: sign in with your GitHub account
* **Microsoft**: sign in with your Microsoft account
* **Apple**: sign in with your Apple ID

When you sign up, select **Professional** as your role. This gives you access to all career development features.

## Log in

Return users can log in the same way they signed up: with email/password or any linked social account.

If you forget your password, click **Forgot password** on the login page. You will receive a reset link by email.

## Email verification

After signing up with email, check your inbox for a verification email. Click the link to confirm your account. If you do not see it, check your spam folder.

## Security

* Your password is encrypted and stored securely
* Login attempts are rate-limited to prevent unauthorized access
* CAPTCHA verification may appear to block spam signups
* Sessions expire automatically for your protection

<Note>You can link multiple social accounts to a single HADESS account from your profile settings.</Note>
