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

# Creating an account

> Sign up for a Reactive Resume account with email and password or social sign-in from Google or GitHub so you can start building and saving resumes.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Visit the homepage">
    Head over to [https://rxresu.me](https://rxresu.me) and click on the <Badge>Get Started</Badge> button.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Navigate to the sign up page">
    You should see a link that says <Badge>Don't have an account? Create one now →</Badge>. Click on that link to go to the sign up page and you should see a form.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Fill in your details">
    Complete the sign up form with the following information:

    * **Name**: Your full name
    * **Email Address**: A valid email address you have access to.
    * **Username**: Choose a unique username (this will be used in your public resume URLs)
    * **Password**: Create a strong password

    <Warning>
      Make sure to choose a username you're happy with, as it will be part of your public resume URL (e.g., `rxresu.me/your-username/resume-slug`).
    </Warning>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Sign up and sign in">
    After filling in all the required fields, click the **Sign up** button. You will be signed in immediately and can start using Reactive Resume right away.

    <Tip>
      No email verification is required to get started, but verifying your email is strongly recommended for account security.
    </Tip>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify your email (recommended)">
    Email verification is optional, but strongly recommended. Verifying your email:

    * confirms you have access to the address on the account
    * lets you reset your password if you forget it

    <Info>
      You can verify your email at any time from your account settings. Look for the verification prompt in your dashboard or navigate to **Settings → Profile**.
    </Info>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Access your dashboard">
    Click on **Continue** and you should be taken to your Dashboard, where you can:

    * Create your first resume
    * Import an existing resume
    * Manage your account settings
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Account security tips

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Use a strong password" icon="lock">
    Create a password that's at least 8 characters long and includes a mix of letters, numbers, and special characters.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Setup 2FA/Passkeys" icon="key">
    Setup two-factor authentication or passkeys on your account to add an extra layer of security.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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## Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Username already taken">
    If your username is already taken, try a different variation. Usernames must be unique across all users.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Email already registered">
    If your email is already registered, you can use the **Forgot Password** link on the login page to reset your
    password and regain access to your account.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Didn't receive the verification email">
    Check your spam folder first. If it isn't there, request a new verification email from your account settings.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>