# Create an Account

When you log in for the first time to any Linux Foundation-managed service that is protected with Single Sign On (SSO), you must create an account. To create an LF account, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to the [LFX Platform](http://lfx.linuxfoundation.org) and click **CREATE LFX PROFILE (2)** at the top right corner of the main menu. Alternatively, you can also click the **Create Your LFX Profile** (3) link from the page. If you already have an LF profile, click **My LF Profile (1)** to go to the next page.

<figure><img src="https://3411187760-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M2DCN9UgoRgMEkgnLyP-887967055%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-d6227046ac5bc3a611907c5f00fc79ede81b1a93%2Fcreate%20LFX%20profile.PNG?alt=media" alt=""><figcaption><p>Create LFX profile</p></figcaption></figure>

2. On the SIGN IN page, click **Create an account to** create an LF account. If you already have an LF account, then enter your username or Email ID and password. Click **SIGN IN** to continue with your LF Accoun&#x74;**.**

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You can also sign in using one of the options given on the **SIGNIN** page. For more information, see Sign-in[ options](https://docs.linuxfoundation.org/lfx/sso/sign-in).
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<figure><img src="https://3411187760-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M2DCN9UgoRgMEkgnLyP-887967055%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-6144328eddffcab5868a5c418953835a6bd7b899%2FNew%20SSO.png?alt=media&#x26;token=52a53292-10cd-45d0-8eec-b7370919cd48" alt="Create an account signin page"><figcaption><p>Create an account</p></figcaption></figure>

3. On the **CREATE YOUR ACCOUNT** page, enter your first name, last name, Email address, username, and password. Click the **Create Account** CTA button.

![Create Account](https://3411187760-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M2DCN9UgoRgMEkgnLyP-887967055%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-1e516269531b765e0d8b5ce18f2f089e8ac8a3c0%2FIndividual%20Dashboard.PNG?alt=media)

4. You will receive a verification link to verify your account on your email address. If you do not receive the email, click the **Resend Email** CTA button.

![Resend Email](https://3411187760-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M2DCN9UgoRgMEkgnLyP-887967055%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-cbacf19a8be875af29e1de1618fe46879042c9cd%2FCM3.png?alt=media)

5. Check your inbox for mail from `The Linux Foundation:Create Account` email and open it. Click the **Verify Email** CTA button. Below is an example of the email you will receive.

![Verify Email](https://3411187760-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M2DCN9UgoRgMEkgnLyP-887967055%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-8a8dc26915806e5696af07c92400ae6f26a904a4%2FCM4.png?alt=media)

6. Once you click on the link, you will be redirected to the **Sign In** page of the Linux Foundation service you are trying to access. Your email and password will be auto-populated from the account creation step.

![Sign In](https://3411187760-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M2DCN9UgoRgMEkgnLyP-887967055%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-4157965aba806292bcc2799f18064cecb4aef9c9%2FCM5.png?alt=media)

7. Verify your information and click **SIGN IN** CTA button. You will be redirected to the Linux Foundation service you are trying to access.