---
title: "Creating an account"
description: "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 log in">
    After filling in all the required fields, click the **Sign Up** button. You will be immediately logged in and can start using Reactive Resume right away.
    
    <Tip>
      No email verification is required to get started. However, it is highly recommended to verify your email address for account security.
    </Tip>
  </Step>
  
  <Step title="Verify your email (recommended)">
    While email verification is optional, it is strongly recommended to verify your email address. This helps in:
    
    - **Securing your account**: Ensures you have access to the email address associated with your account
    - **Password recovery**: Allows you to reset your password, in case 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>

---

## 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>

---

## Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>
	<Accordion title="Username Already Taken">
		If you see an error that 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 Verification Email">
    	Check your spam folder first. If you still don't see it, you can request a new verification email from your account
    	settings.
    </Accordion>

</AccordionGroup>
