# Getting Started with psiLynx

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## 1. Creating an Account

New accounts start on the **Free plan** automatically, with no credit card required. You can register with email/password or sign in instantly with your Google account.

### Register with email

1. Go to the Sign Up page — click **Sign Up** on the homepage, or navigate directly to `/register`.
2. Enter your full name — used across the app and in team views.
3. Enter your email address — use a work email you have regular access to. A verification link will be sent here.
4. Create a strong password — a real-time indicator shows which requirements are met.
5. Click "Create account" — you'll be redirected to your Projects dashboard automatically.

### Password requirements

Your password must be at least **10 characters** and include:

- At least one uppercase letter (A–Z)
- At least one digit (0–9)
- At least one special character (`!` `@` `#` `$`…)

### Register with Google

Click **Continue with Google** to sign up instantly using your Google account. No password is needed — psiLynx creates your account automatically.

> If you received a team invitation link, open that link directly instead of signing up separately. The invitation will be linked to your new account automatically.

## 2. Signing In

If you already have an account, sign in to access your projects and results.

1. Go to the Sign In page — click **Sign In** or navigate to `/login`.
2. Enter your email and password.
3. Click "Sign in" — you'll be redirected to your Projects dashboard.

> If you signed up with Google, use the **Continue with Google** button — email/password sign-in is not available for Google accounts.

## 3. Verifying Your Email

After registering with email/password, psiLynx sends a confirmation link to your inbox. Verifying your email ensures you receive important notifications.

1. Open the confirmation email — check your inbox (and Spam/Junk folder) for an email from psiLynx.
2. Click "Verify my email" — the link opens a page that confirms your address automatically.
3. Done — you'll see a success message. Your email is now verified.

> The verification link expires after a limited time. If it has expired, go to **Account Settings → Email** to request a new one. If you signed up with Google, verification is not required.

## 4. Resetting Your Password

Forgot your password? Use the two-step reset flow below.

### Step 1 — Request a reset link

1. Click "Forgot password?" — this link appears on the Sign In page, below the password field.
2. Enter your email address.
3. Click "Send reset link" — a message confirms the email has been sent.

### Step 2 — Set a new password

1. Open the reset email and click the **Reset password** link.
2. Enter your new password (same requirements as registration).
3. Confirm the password in the second field.
4. Click "Reset password" — a success message appears with a link back to Sign In.

> The reset link is single-use and time-limited. If it has expired, repeat Step 1. Google accounts cannot use this flow — manage your password through Google account settings.

## 5. Accepting a Team Invitation

When a team owner invites you to their workspace, you receive an email with a personal invitation link.

1. Open the invitation email and click **Accept Invitation**.
2. Sign in if prompted — if you're not logged in, you'll be redirected to Sign In. After signing in, the invitation is accepted automatically.
3. Confirmation — a success message appears and you're redirected to the Dashboard within 2 seconds.

> Don't have an account yet? Register first (Section 1), then open the invitation link. If the invitation link has expired, ask the team owner to send a new one.