# Create an account and sign in

> Sign in with an emailed code or with Google or Apple, and set up your profile.

Source: https://help.gathereasy.rsvp/getting-started/sign-in/

GatherEasy doesn't use passwords. You sign in with a one-time code sent to your email, or with your Google or Apple account. If you don't have an account yet, signing in for the first time creates one.

## Sign in with your email

1. Open [gathereasy.rsvp](https://gathereasy.rsvp) and choose **Log in**. You're also asked to sign in when you try something that needs an account, like registering for an event.
2. Enter your email address and choose **Continue with email**.
3. Check your inbox for an email from GatherEasy. It has a sign-in link and a six-digit code.
4. Click the link in the email, or type the code into **Sign-in code** and choose **Verify code**.

The code expires after **10 minutes** and works once. If it has expired, request a new one.

:::tip
Signing in on a different device from the one that received the email? Type the code instead of clicking the link.
:::

## Sign in with Google or Apple

Choose **Continue with Google** or **Continue with Apple** on the sign-in screen and follow the steps on that provider's page. You come back to GatherEasy signed in. If the Google or Apple account uses the same email as an existing GatherEasy account, you're signed in to that account.

## Set up your profile

The first time you sign in, GatherEasy asks you to **Set up your profile**:

- **Full name**: this is what other guests and hosts see.
- **Bio** (optional): a short line about your background and interests.
- **Profile photo** (optional).

Next, GatherEasy offers to **Turn on notifications** so it can let you know about invites, RSVPs and reminders before an event starts. Choose **Allow notifications** or **Not now**. You can change this later in [Notifications](https://help.gathereasy.rsvp/account/notifications.md).

You can update your profile at any time in **Account settings**. See [Profile and settings](https://help.gathereasy.rsvp/account/profile-and-settings.md).

## Sign out

Open the menu under your profile picture and choose **Sign out**. To sign out on every device at once, see [Signed-in devices](https://help.gathereasy.rsvp/account/privacy-and-safety.md#signed-in-devices).

## Trouble signing in

**The email didn't arrive.** Check your spam or junk folder and search your mailbox for "GatherEasy". Make sure you typed the address correctly, or choose **Use a different email**.

**"That code is invalid or expired."** The code is valid for 10 minutes and works once. Request a new code and use the newest email.

**"Too many sign-in requests."** You've asked for several codes in a short time. Wait a while before trying again.

**"Too many incorrect attempts."** Request a new code and try again.

**"That sign-in link no longer works."** Older emails contained a link only. Enter your email again to get a six-digit code.

**"Google/Apple sign-in needs a live connection."** You appear to be offline. Reconnect and try again.

**"That account's email address is not verified."** Verify the email with Google or Apple first, or sign in with an emailed code instead.

Still stuck? [Contact support](https://help.gathereasy.rsvp/support/contact-support.md).