# Account Setup {#account-setup}


This guide covers everything you need to manage your MQUAD account, from initial registration to security settings.


## Registration {#registration}


1. Go to your MQUAD instance URL and click **Sign Up**.
2. Complete the registration form:
   - **Full Name** — Your display name
   - **Email Address** — Used for login and notifications
   - **Password** — Minimum 8 characters with at least one uppercase letter, one number, and one special character
   - **Confirm Password** — Re-enter your password
3. Accept the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
4. Click **Create Account**.

A verification email will be sent to your address. Click the link within 24 hours to activate your account. If you don't see the email, check your spam folder or request a new verification email from the login page.


## Login {#login}


Enter your registered email and password on the login page. Check **Remember Me** to stay logged in for 30 days on trusted devices.

If your workspace uses single sign-on (SSO), click the **SSO Login** button and follow your organization's authentication flow.


## Password Reset {#password-reset}


1. On the login page, click **Forgot Password**.
2. Enter your registered email address.
3. Check your inbox for a password reset link (valid for 1 hour).
4. Click the link and enter your new password.
5. Confirm the change. You'll be redirected to the login page.


## Profile Settings {#profile-settings}


Access your profile by clicking your avatar in the top-right corner and selecting **Profile**.

From here you can update:

- **Display Name** — Changes your visible name across the platform
- **Email** — Changing your email sends a verification to the new address
- **Language Preference** — Select your interface language
- **Notification Preferences** — Choose which events trigger email notifications (new survey assignment, response submitted, approval needed)
- **Timezone** — All timestamps will adjust to your selected timezone


## Session Management {#session-management}


View all active sessions under **Profile > Security > Active Sessions**. You can revoke individual sessions if you suspect unauthorized access. Sessions automatically expire after 24 hours of inactivity.