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

# Account setup

> We've made it easy to get started

<Tip>
  In this article, you'll understand the different user roles you'll configure for your organisation to ensure data security for operations
</Tip>

## Create an account

<Steps>
  <Step title="Sign up">
    Begin by clicking the "**Authenticate**" button top right of the website, or click [here](https://www.alphasight.xyz/login). Choose your preferred sign-up method.

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      <Card title="AlphaSight">
        Use your email and a secure passcode
      </Card>

      <Card title="Google">
        Create your credentials with a Google account
      </Card>
    </CardGroup>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Name your base">
    Your "Base" is the central command hub for all your personal or organization's data, projects, and members within AlphaSight. Give it a descriptive name. This is also what others will see.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Invite members">
    Invite new members via email and **assign specific user roles** to manage access and permissions within your organization.

    | Role        |                                                                                     |
    | ----------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
    | Owner (you) | Full administrative rights: manage all users, settings, billing, data, and projects |
    | Editor      | Create, modify, upload, process data, build missions, and generate reports          |
    | Viewer      | View all shared content, reports, live streams, and processed data                  |
    | Guest       | Temporary, time-bound viewing access to specific projects or data sets              |

    For full details, check out our [User Roles & Permissions Guide](http://docs.alphasight.app/administration/user-roles-permissions).
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Get Started

Begin exploring AlphaSight with these immediate options

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  <Card title="View examples" icon="sparkles">
    Explore example projects with a guided tour
  </Card>

  <Card title="Your first flight plan" icon="arrow-up-from-dotted-line" href="http://docs.alphasight.app/getting-started/your-first-flight">
    Build your first automated flight plan
  </Card>

  <Card title="Import your data" icon="file-arrow-up" href="http://docs.alphasight.app/getting-started/import-data">
    Import data from your machine
  </Card>
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