# Getting started with Hippoly

To use [Hippoly](/getting-started/what-is-hippoly.md), you need a personal user account. Your account is unique to you and can be linked to multiple workspaces, allowing you to seamlessly navigate between different boards and decision-making teams.

### 1. Create your user account

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Go to <https://secure.hippoly.com/#/auth/signup>.
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Enter your email address (this will be pre-filled if you accessed via a workspace invitation link).
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Select your preferred login method (eID is recommended in regions where it is supported).
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Complete the registration process based on your chosen login method.
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Click the `Create account` button.
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Your user account is set up, now you need a place to collaborate with your team. We call that a workspace, and you can become part of one either by creating a new one or join an existing one.

### 2. Create or join a workspace

* [Join an existing workspace](/getting-started/join-an-existing-workspace.md) I have been invited to .&#x20;
* [Create a new workspace for my team](/getting-started/create-a-hippoly-workspace.md).

### 3. Configure your profile and preferences

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[Add a profile picture](/administration/user-account-settings/profile-picture.md). It looks nice and helps your colleagues recognise you on Hippoly.
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Make sure your [Display name](/administration/user-account-settings/display-name.md) includes both your first and last name, since it will be used in documents such as Meeting minutes.
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[Add a passkey](/administration/user-account-settings/passkeys.md) as a complementary sign-in method. It makes signing in faster and easier, and it also lets you access your account if, for any reason, you can’t use your primary sign-in method.
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[Configure your notifications](/administration/user-account-settings/email-notifications.md). Notifications alert you to activity in your workspaces and make sure you don’t miss anything important.
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Make sure you have installed the Hippoly app on your phone and/or tablet.

[Download Hippoly for  iOS](https://apps.apple.com/app/id1469078766)&#x20;

[Download Hippoly for Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hippoly.capapp)
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### Noteworthy about your Hippoly user account

* For the best experience, we strongly recommend using only one Hippoly user account, even if you work across multiple teams or organizations. If you need to receive emails, calendar invitations, or notifications at different addresses for different teams, you can [add multiple email addresses](/administration/user-account-settings/email-addresses.md) to your account and choose which one to use for each team.for which team.
* Always make sure you have a working primary email address and a verified mobile number linked to your user account. Otherwise, you may miss important updates from your workspaces, won’t be able to e-sign documents, and won’t be able to restore your account if you forget your password.


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