# Creating an account

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### Start here

To start using Overleaf, go to [overleaf.com](https://www.overleaf.com/signup).

<div align="center"><figure><img src="/files/d5RbWRzBRqfNcC7GoCdh" alt="Overleaf homepage displaying the slogan &#x27;\begin{anything}&#x27; and a sign-up area with Google and ORCID options. Below, a sample LaTeX editor view shows an astronomy document with equations and case study text."><figcaption><p>The landing page</p></figcaption></figure></div>
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### Register for an account

If you don't have an account, enter your email address and set a password in the corresponding boxes on the home page. Click **Sign up for free**, and that's it. You will be redirected to the project dashboard where you will be guided into how to create a new project. (If you already have an account you can log in using the Log In button in the top-right corner.)
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### View your projects

After you are logged in, you should see the Overleaf Project Dashboard.

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