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

# Your First Login

> How to sign in, verify your account, and get set up on Shiftsheet.

## How you get access

You don't sign up directly — your **company admin** sends you an invite link via email. Click the link, set your password, and your account is ready.

<Note>
  Check your spam folder if you don't see the invite within a few minutes.
</Note>

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## Signing in

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to the login page">
    Visit [app.shiftsheet.io](https://app.shiftsheet.io) and enter your work email and password.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter your verification code">
    Shiftsheet sends a one-time code to your email. Enter it on the next screen to complete sign-in.

    <Tip>
      Codes expire after 10 minutes. Click **Resend Code** if yours has expired.
    </Tip>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select your company (if applicable)">
    If your account belongs to more than one company, you'll be asked to pick which one to open.
  </Step>

  <Step title="You're in">
    You'll land on your Dashboard — the starting point for everything in Shiftsheet.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Forgot your password?

Click **Forgot password?** on the login page and enter your email. You'll receive a reset link valid for 1 hour.

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## Setting up your profile

After your first login, take a moment to complete your profile:

1. Click your avatar in the top-right corner → **Profile**
2. Add a profile photo and cover image (optional but recommended)
3. Confirm your **First name**, **Last name**, and **Position**
4. Save

Your manager and team members can see your profile information.

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## What to do next

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Log your first hours" icon="clock" href="/user-guide/employees/timesheets">
    Go to Timesheets and add your hours for today.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Check your schedule" icon="calendar" href="/user-guide/employees/schedule">
    See your assigned working hours and days.
  </Card>

  <Card title="View leave balances" icon="umbrella-beach" href="/user-guide/employees/leave">
    See how much Annual Leave, Sick Leave, and other balances you have.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>