# Creating Your Account

Getting started with Catchify takes just a few minutes. Your account is created either through an invitation from your organization or directly by the Catchify team as part of your onboarding.

## How You Get Access

There are two ways your account can be created:

**Invitation from your organization** -- If your company already uses Catchify, a team manager can invite you directly from the portal. You will receive an email with a link to set up your account.

**Set up by the Catchify team** -- When your organization first signs up with Catchify, our team will create your initial admin account and send you a welcome email with login instructions.

## Setting Up Your Account

1. Open the invitation email from Catchify (check your spam folder if you do not see it within a few minutes)
2. Click the **Set Up Your Account** button in the email
3. You will be taken to the registration page at [portal.catchify.sa](https://portal.catchify.sa)
4. Fill in your details:
   * **Full name** -- Your first and last name
   * **Email address** -- This will be pre-filled from your invitation
   * **Password** -- Choose a strong password with at least 8 characters, including uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and special characters
   * **Confirm password** -- Re-enter your password to confirm
5. Click **Create Account**

## Verifying Your Email

After creating your account, you will need to verify your email address:

1. Check your inbox for a verification email from Catchify
2. Click the **Verify Email** button in the email
3. You will be redirected to the portal with a confirmation that your email has been verified
4. You can now log in to your account

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The verification link expires after 24 hours. If it has expired, go to the login page and request a new verification email.
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## What Happens Next

Once your account is verified, you can log in and start using the portal right away. Depending on your role, you may see:

* **Your dashboard** with an overview of your organization's security posture
* **Active projects** if penetration testing engagements are already underway
* **Bug bounty programs** if your organization has an active program

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We strongly recommend setting up two-factor authentication right after your first login. See [Setting Up Two-Factor Authentication](https://docs.catchify.sa/catchify-platform-documentation/getting-started/two-factor-authentication) for a quick walkthrough.
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## Trouble Getting Started?

If you did not receive an invitation email, or if you are having trouble creating your account, contact your account manager or email us at <support@catchify.sa>. We will get you up and running quickly.