This section covers how to access the FashionUnited Dashboard, create an account, and manage your password.

## Accessing the Dashboard

The FashionUnited Dashboard is available at `dashboard.fashionunited.com`. You need an account to access any dashboard features.

## Creating an account

There are three ways to register for a FashionUnited Dashboard account.

### Register with email

1. Go to `dashboard.fashionunited.com/register`.
2. Enter your first name, last name, and email address.
3. Choose a password.
4. Click **Register**.
5. Check your inbox for a verification email and click the confirmation link to activate your account.

### Register with Google

1. On the registration page, click **Sign up with Google**.
2. Select your Google account from the browser prompt.
3. Grant the requested permissions.
4. You are registered and logged in immediately.

### Register with LinkedIn

1. On the registration page, click **Sign up with LinkedIn**.
2. Log in to LinkedIn if prompted.
3. Authorize FashionUnited to access your profile.
4. You are registered and logged in immediately.

## Logging in

### Email and password login

1. Go to `dashboard.fashionunited.com`.
2. Enter your registered email address and password.
3. Click **Log in**.

### Social login (Google / LinkedIn)

If you registered with Google or LinkedIn, click the corresponding button on the login page and follow the authentication prompt. You do not need to enter a password.

## Resetting your password

### Requesting a password reset

1. Go to the login page.
2. Click **Forgot password?**
3. Enter your registered email address.
4. Click **Send reset email**.
5. Check your inbox for the reset email.

### Setting a new password

1. Open the password reset email from FashionUnited.
2. Click the reset link in the email.
3. Enter your new password and confirm it.
4. Click **Save password**.
5. You are redirected to the login page. Log in with your new password.

## Setting your initial password

If you received an invitation link to join FashionUnited, your account is already created. To set your password:

1. Click the link in your invitation email.
2. Choose a password and confirm it.
3. Click **Set password**.

You can now log in with your email and this password.

## Logging out

To log out, open the user menu in the dashboard and click **Log out**. This ends your session and returns you to the login page.

## Editing your user profile

After logging in, you can update your personal profile information — name, contact details, and preferences — from the user profile page. Look for your name or avatar in the top navigation (top right) to access profile settings.

## Troubleshooting login issues

* **"Invalid credentials" error** — Double-check your email and password. Username and passwords are case-sensitive.
* **Not receiving the reset email** — Check your spam or junk folder. The email is sent from FashionUnited.
* **Social login not working** — Make sure you originally registered with that social provider.

See also: [FAQ](/docs/faq/) for more common questions and [Dashboard Overview](/docs/getting-started/dashboard-overview/) for an orientation of the dashboard after logging in.