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# Creating Your Account

When visiting the StackRef Dashboard for the first time, you will be presented with the following login prompt:

<figure><img src="/files/w0TfsLzaqzrBSCqHY2uZ" alt=""><figcaption><p>Dashboard login</p></figcaption></figure>

Click the **Log In** button. This will pop-up an authentication window:

<figure><img src="/files/IW0Zt9mnv73i4ocVx09R" alt=""><figcaption><p>Authentication</p></figcaption></figure>

You can choose a single sign-on option (Google, etc.), automatically creating a StackRef account and syncing with your StackRef profile. Alternatively, you can create an account within the StackRef platform by clicking on the **Sign up** link at the bottom of the authentication window.

Upon successful login, you will be prompted to enter your registration details:

<figure><img src="/files/DsEeguuFztxbWWAZAd0t" alt=""><figcaption><p>Registration</p></figcaption></figure>

Complete the registration form and click **Complete Registration**.