## Help Content

**Title:** Creating Your ReiSearch Account
**Format:** Help article
**Audience:** New users
**Slug:** creating-account
**Purpose:** Sign up for ReiSearch and complete your initial login setup.

**Content:**

Creating a ReiSearch account takes about two minutes. You need an email address and a password.

### Step 1: Go to the Sign-Up Page

Open reisearch.com in your browser. Click "Sign Up" or "Get Started."

If someone invited you to ReiSearch, use the link in your invitation email. It takes you to a pre-filled sign-up form with the inviter's information already linked.

### Step 2: Enter Your Information

Fill in:

- **First and last name** — Your display name on the platform.
- **Email address** — Use an address you check regularly. This is your login and where verification and notification emails are sent.
- **Password** — At least 8 characters with a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols.

Read the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Check the box to accept them.

Click "Create Account."

### Step 3: Verify Your Email

ReiSearch sends a verification email to the address you provided.

- Open your inbox and look for an email from support@reisearch.com.
- Check your spam or promotions folder if it does not appear within two minutes.
- Add support@reisearch.com to your contacts to prevent future delivery issues.

Click the verification link in the email. This confirms your address and activates your account. The link expires after a set time. If it expires, request a new one from the login page.

### Step 4: Log In

Return to reisearch.com and click "Log In." Enter your email and password. You land on the Dashboard.

### Step 5: Complete the Aha Screen

On your first login, ReiSearch shows a short onboarding screen asking about your investing role. Select the option that fits you best:

- **Analyst** — You evaluate and underwrite deals.
- **Wholesaler** — You find and assign or flip properties.
- **Networker** — You build connections and find partners.

Your selection adjusts the platform experience and the onboarding checklist. You can update this later in Settings.

### What Happens Next

The Dashboard loads with your profile card, token wallet, account setup checklist, and quick action cards. See the Dashboard Overview article for a guided tour.

**Next steps:**
- Dashboard Overview
- Completing Your Profile
- Your First Property
- How to Run Comps

**Status:** Draft v0.1