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

# Create Your NexLLM Account, Sign In, and Reset Password

> Learn how to register a new NexLLM account with email verification, sign in with your password, and recover access if you forget your password.

Before you can generate API keys or call any models, you need a NexLLM account. This page walks you through creating a new account, signing in with your password, and resetting your password if you ever lose access.

## Create an account

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to the sign-up page">
    Navigate to [nexllm.ai/sign-up](https://www.nexllm.ai/sign-up), or click the **Sign up** link on the login page.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose a username and password">
    Enter the username and password you want to use for your account.

    <Warning>
      Your username must not exceed **20 characters**. Usernames longer than 20 characters are rejected at the time of registration.
    </Warning>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify your email address">
    Enter your email address and click **Send Code**. Check your inbox for the verification code, then enter it in the confirmation field.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Finish creating your account">
    Click **Create account**. Once the account is created, you are automatically redirected to your dashboard.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Sign in with a password

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the sign-in page">
    Go to [nexllm.ai/sign-in](https://www.nexllm.ai/sign-in), or click the **Sign in** button in the top-right corner of the homepage.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter your credentials">
    Type your username or email address into the first field, then enter your password.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Submit the form">
    Click the **Sign in** button. You are redirected to your dashboard on success.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Reset a forgotten password

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the forgot-password page">
    On the sign-in page, click [**Forgot Password?**](https://www.nexllm.ai/forgot-password).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Request a reset link">
    Enter the email address associated with your account and submit the form. A password reset link is sent to that address.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set a new password">
    Open the email and click the reset link. Follow the prompts to choose a new password.

    <Note>
      As soon as you successfully set a new password, your previous password is invalidated immediately. Any active sessions that used the old password will require you to sign in again.
    </Note>
  </Step>
</Steps>