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

# Setting up your account

Creating an account only takes a few minutes. Choose your username, add your account details, then start building your first Sitee.

## Before you start

You’ll need:

* A **username** for your public YourSitee link
* An **email address** you can access
* A **strong and** above all **unique password**

<Card title="Create your YourSitee account" icon="user-plus" horizontal href="https://yoursit.ee/dashboard/register">
  Open the registration page and start building your Sitee.
</Card>

## Create your account

<Steps>
  <Step title="Choose your username">
    Pick a username between **2 and 32 characters**.

    Your username also decides what your YourSitee profile link will be (yoursit.ee/@username), so choose it carefully and make sure it follows our [Username policy](/resources/content/username-policy).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter your email address">
    Use an email address you regularly check and have access to. We'll use your email address to send account access, recovery, verification, and important security emails to.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create a secure password">
    Choose a strong password that you do not use on other websites. Password managers may help you create and store it securely.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Accept the User Agreement">
    Review and accept the [User Agreement](/resources/legal/user-agreement), then complete your registration.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify your email address">
    Follow the verification instructions sent to your email address to finish setting up your account.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Build your first Sitee

Once your account is ready, start with these steps:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Set up your Profile Widget" icon="id-card" href="/account/your-profile-widget">
    Add your profile picture, display name, bio, and the information visitors see first.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Add your links" icon="link" href="/start/social-media-connections">
    Choose between social connections, custom buttons, External Links, and visual widgets.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Customize your appearance" icon="palette" href="/start/customize-your-appearance">
    Personalize your Sitee with themes, colors, fonts, layouts, and a banner.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Preview and share" icon="share-nodes" href="/start/share/find-your-yoursitee-link">
    Check your page, test your links, then copy and share your YourSitee link.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Tip>
  **Your Sitee does not need to be perfect.** You can update your profile, links, widgets, and appearance at any time from the dashboard editor.
</Tip>

## Keep your account secure

Use a unique password, make sure to maintain access to your email address, and never share your login credentials.

<Danger>
  **Never enter your password outside the official YourSitee login page.** Be careful with suspicious messages, fake websites, or anyone asking for your account credentials.
</Danger>

Learn more in our dedicated article: [Keeping your account secure](/account/keeping-your-account-secure).

## Related articles

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Set up your Profile Widget" href="/account/your-profile-widget">
    Add and manage the profile information visitors see on your Sitee.
  </Card>

  <Card title="What types of links can you add?" href="/start/social-media-connections">
    Explore the different ways to add links, profiles, and content.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>