Creating an account - Reactive Resume

<Steps> <Step title="Visit the homepage"> Head over to [https://rxresu.me](https://rxresu.me) and click on the <Badge>Get Started</Badge> button. </Step> <Step title="Navigate to the sign up page"> You should see a link that says <Badge>Don't have an account? Create one now →</Badge>. Click on that link to go to the sign up page and you should see a form. </Step> <Step title="Fill in your details"> Complete the sign up form with the following information:

- **Name**: Your full name
- **Email Address**: A valid email address you have access to.
- **Username**: Choose a unique username (this will be used in your public resume URLs)
- **Password**: Create a strong password

<Warning>
  Make sure to choose a username you're happy with, as it will be part of your public resume URL (e.g., `rxresu.me/your-username/resume-slug`).
</Warning>

</Step> <Step title="Sign up and log in"> After filling in all the required fields, click the **Sign Up** button. You will be immediately logged in and can start using Reactive Resume right away.

<Tip>
  No email verification is required to get started. However, it is highly recommended to verify your email address for account security.
</Tip>

</Step> <Step title="Verify your email (recommended)"> While email verification is optional, it is strongly recommended to verify your email address. This helps in:

- **Securing your account**: Ensures you have access to the email address associated with your account
- **Password recovery**: Allows you to reset your password, in case you forget it

<Info>
  You can verify your email at any time from your account settings. Look for the verification prompt in your dashboard or navigate to **Settings → Profile**.
</Info>

</Step> <Step title="Access your dashboard"> Click on **Continue** and you should be taken to your Dashboard, where you can:

- Create your first resume
- Import an existing resume
- Manage your account settings

</Step> </Steps>

Account Security Tips

<CardGroup cols={2}> <Card title="Use a strong password" icon="lock"> Create a password that's at least 8 characters long and includes a mix of letters, numbers, and special characters. </Card> <Card title="Setup 2FA/Passkeys" icon="key"> Setup two-factor authentication or passkeys on your account to add an extra layer of security. </Card> </CardGroup>

Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup> <Accordion title="Username Already Taken"> If you see an error that your username is already taken, try a different variation. Usernames must be unique across all users. </Accordion>

<Accordion title="Email Already Registered">
	If your email is already registered, you can use the **Forgot Password** link on the login page to reset your
	password and regain access to your account.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Didn't Receive Verification Email">
	Check your spam folder first. If you still don't see it, you can request a new verification email from your account
	settings.
</Accordion>

</AccordionGroup>