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

# Account Setup and Authentication

> Create your Open Canva account, sign in with email or Google, configure your profile, and manage authentication and account settings.

## Creating your account

Sign up for Open Canva using any of these methods:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Choose your sign-up method">
    * **Email and password**: Enter your first name, last name, email, and a secure password
    * **Google OAuth**: Click "Sign in with Google" for one-click access

    <Tip>
      Google sign-in is the fastest way to get started -- no password to remember.
    </Tip>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify your email">
    If you sign up with email and password, you'll receive a verification email. Click the link to activate your account.

    <Info>
      Google sign-ups skip email verification since your identity is already confirmed by the provider.
    </Info>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start creating">
    After sign-up, you'll land in the app with **50 free credits** on the Starter plan. Create a session and start generating immediately.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Authentication methods

| Method               | How it works                                |
| -------------------- | ------------------------------------------- |
| **Email + Password** | Traditional sign-up with email verification |
| **Google**           | One-click OAuth, uses your Google account   |

You can sign in with any method linked to your account. If you signed up with email, you can still use Google sign-in later if it shares the same email address.

## Account management

### Profile settings

Access your account settings to manage:

* **Profile information**: Update your first and last name
* **Password**: Change your password (email accounts only)
* **Subscription**: View and manage your plan

### Password recovery

If you forget your password:

1. Click **Forgot password** on the sign-in page
2. Enter your email address
3. Check your inbox for a reset link
4. Set a new password

<Info>
  For security, the reset flow does not reveal whether an email address has an account.
</Info>

## Organizations

Open Canva supports organizations for team collaboration. After signing in, you may be prompted to create or join an organization.

## Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="I can't sign in">
    * Verify you're using the correct email address
    * Check if you need to verify your email (check spam folder)
    * Try resetting your password
    * If you signed up with Google, use Google sign-in
    * Clear your browser cache and cookies
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="I didn't receive a verification email">
    * Check your spam or junk folder
    * Verify the email address is correct
    * Wait a few minutes and check again
    * Request a new verification email from the sign-in page
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I change my email address?">
    Currently, email address changes are not supported. You'll need to create a new account with a different email address.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I link multiple sign-in methods?">
    If your Google account shares the same email as your Open Canva account, you can use either method to sign in.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Next steps

<Card title="Quickstart Guide" icon="rocket" href="/quickstart">
  Now that your account is set up, create your first image.
</Card>