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

# Create Your Account

> Learn how to create and set up your Vessel Task account

# Creating Your Vessel Task Account

This guide will walk you through the process of creating and setting up your Vessel Task account.

## Sign Up Process

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to Sign Up">
    Visit [vesseltask.com](https://vesseltask.com) and click on the "Sign Up" button in the top right corner.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter Your Information">
    Fill in the required information:

    * Email address
    * Strong password (at least 8 characters)
    * Full name
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Account Type">
    Choose your account type:

    <Card title="Boat Owner" icon="user">
      For individuals who own boats and want to track maintenance
    </Card>

    <Card title="Service Provider" icon="wrench">
      For marine service professionals offering maintenance services
    </Card>

    <Card title="Fleet Manager" icon="users">
      For organizations managing multiple vessels
    </Card>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify Email">
    Check your inbox for a verification email from Vessel Task. Click the verification link to confirm your account.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Setting Up Your Profile

After verifying your email, you'll be guided through a brief onboarding process:

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Personal Information">
    Complete your profile by adding:

    * Profile picture (optional)
    * Phone number
    * Location/timezone
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Notification Preferences">
    Configure how you'd like to receive notifications:

    * Email notifications
    * SMS notifications
    * Push notifications (mobile app)
    * Notification frequency
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Payment Information">
    Add your payment method for premium features or service payments:

    * Credit/debit card
    * PayPal account
    * Bank account (ACH)
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Account Security

We recommend enabling two-factor authentication (2FA) for added security:

```bash theme={null}
Account Settings > Security > Enable 2FA
```

Choose your preferred authentication method:

* Authenticator app (recommended)
* SMS verification
* Email verification

## Next Steps

Now that your account is created, you can:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Add Your Boat" icon="ship" href="/boat-management/add-boat">
    Enter your vessel's details and specifications
  </Card>

  <Card title="Set Up Maintenance" icon="calendar" href="/boat-management/maintenance-schedule">
    Configure recurring maintenance tasks
  </Card>

  <Card title="Create Service Records" icon="clipboard-list" href="/service-records/create-service-record">
    Start documenting your vessel's service history
  </Card>

  <Card title="Explore Dashboard" icon="gauge" href="/getting-started/dashboard-overview">
    Learn about the Vessel Task dashboard features
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues during the account creation process:

* Make sure you're using a valid email address
* Check your spam/junk folder for the verification email
* Try using a different browser or clearing your cache
* Contact [support@vesseltask.com](mailto:support@vesseltask.com) for assistance

<Note>
  For security reasons, you have 24 hours to verify your email before the account creation link expires.
</Note>