> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.imperialcad.app/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.imperialcad.app/general/getting-started/creating-an-account.md).

# Creating an Account

Follow the steps below to create your account. This account will be used to start a new community or join an existing one.

###  :link: Step 1: Visit ImperialCAD

Go to [imperialcad.app](https://imperialcad.app/)

From the top navigation bar, click **Sign Up**.

![](https://i.imgur.com/4h9izlB.png)

### :writing\_hand: Step 2: Choose Your Sign Up Method

You have two options:

```
1. Sign up with Discord (recommended)
2. Sign up with Email
```

![ImperialCAD Auth Page](https://i.imgur.com/UdQQnXj.png%5B/img)

{% hint style="warning" %}
We recommend using **Discord** to sign up initially.

After completing sign-up with Discord, return to the login page and select **"Forgot Your Password"** to set a password.

This is required to use the **ImperialTablet in-game**, since Discord sign-in does **not** work in FiveM’s iFrame and may result in a black screen.
{% endhint %}

### :white\_check\_mark:Step 3 (Optional): Verify Your Discord

{% hint style="info" %}
Verifying your Discord is recommended to support future integration across all Imperial products.
{% endhint %}

1. After logging into ImperialCAD, go to the [**Portal** page](https://imperialcad.app/portal), then click your **user dropdown** in the top-right corner.

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2. Select "Account" from the dropdown

![ImperialCAD User Dropdown](https://i.imgur.com/7dUShvG.png)

3. Select "Sync Discord"

Once "Sync Discord" is selected, you will be redirected to Discord in your browser.

![ImperialCAD User settings / Portal Page only](https://i.imgur.com/vRUBzYU.png)

4. Select "Authorize"

This allows your Discord information to be sent back to ImperialCAD. Once completed, you'll be redirected back to ImperialCAD automatically.

![ImperialCAD / Discord oAuth](https://i.imgur.com/tReOw6L.png%5B)

:white\_check\_mark: If your Discord was successfully verified, you'll see a prompt at the top of the screen indicating Discord has been successfully synced.

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### 💬 Need Help?

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Join our [Discord: https://discord.gg/imperialsolutions](https://discord.gg/imperialsolutions)