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

# Account & Settings

> Creating your account and managing settings

## Creating Your Account

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to Registration">
    Go to [app.getsmelt.io/register](https://app.getsmelt.io/register)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter Your Details">
    * Email address
    * Create a secure password
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Create Account">
    You'll be redirected to the Dashboard
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Info>
  No credit card required. Free tier includes 250 rows/month.
</Info>

## First-Time User Experience

Upon login, you'll see the main Dashboard with:

* **Quick action cards** — Upload files, create templates, run jobs
* **Usage statistics** — Rows used this month, rows remaining
* **Recent activity feed** — Your latest jobs and their status

The navigation sidebar on the left provides access to:

* Dashboard
* Files
* Templates
* Template Library
* Jobs
* Settings

## Account Settings

Click **Settings** in the left navigation sidebar to access:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Profile" icon="user">
    Your email and account information
  </Card>

  <Card title="API Keys" icon="key">
    Manage your OpenAI API keys (for BYOK mode)
  </Card>

  <Card title="Custom Variables" icon="code">
    Create reusable values for templates
  </Card>

  <Card title="Billing" icon="credit-card">
    View plan, usage, and manage subscription
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Changing Your Password

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to Settings">
    Click Settings in the sidebar
  </Step>

  <Step title="Navigate to Password Section">
    Find the password/security section
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter Passwords">
    * Enter your current password
    * Enter and confirm your new password
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save Changes">
    Click Save to update your password
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Password Reset (Forgot Password)

If you've forgotten your password:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to Login Page">
    Navigate to [app.getsmelt.io/login](https://app.getsmelt.io/login)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Forgot Password">
    Click the "Forgot Password?" link
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter Your Email">
    Enter the email address associated with your account
  </Step>

  <Step title="Check Your Email">
    You'll receive a password reset link
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create New Password">
    Click the link and create a new password
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Warning>
  Password reset links expire after 1 hour for security.
</Warning>

## Data Isolation

Your data is completely isolated from other users:

* **Files** — Only you can see your uploaded CSVs
* **Templates** — Your custom templates are private
* **Jobs** — Your job history and results are private
* **API Keys** — Encrypted and accessible only to you