---
title: Logging In & Your Profile
collection: Hub User Guide
path: Hub User Guide/Logging In & Your Profile
parentDocument: null
outlineId: 7b8477d7-dd5a-4863-af3e-db9749a9d30a
updatedAt: '2026-03-16T10:36:56.299Z'
createdBy: Jennie R.F.
---
This page covers how to access Cohort-OS for the first time, how to sign in on return visits, and how to manage your profile and security settings.

## First-Time Setup

When an admin adds you to the team, you receive an invite email with a setup link. That link takes you to the **Set Your Password** page, where you choose a password (minimum 6 characters) and confirm it. Submitting the form sets your password and logs you in automatically -- you land on your **My Reviews** dashboard.


:::warning
Setup links expire. If your link no longer works, ask your admin to resend the invite, or use the forgot-password flow described below.

:::

## Signing In

Go to the login page and enter your email and password, then click **Sign in**. After a successful login you are redirected to your **My Reviews** dashboard.

If you enter incorrect credentials, an error message appears at the top of the form.

## Forgot Password

If you cannot remember your password:


1. Click **Forgot your password?** on the login page.
2. Enter your email address and click **Send Reset Link**.
3. Check your inbox for a reset email. Click the link in the email.
4. On the **Set Password** page, enter and confirm your new password (minimum 6 characters), then click **Reset Password**.
5. You are logged in automatically and redirected to your dashboard.


:::info
The reset confirmation always says a link was sent, even if no account exists with that email. This is intentional -- it prevents revealing which email addresses have accounts.

:::

## Your Profile

Open your profile by clicking your name (with your ghostie avatar) in the top-right corner of the navigation bar, or by navigating directly to **Settings**.

### Profile Section

The **Profile** section shows your current information in a compact list:

* **Avatar** -- Your ghostie. Click **\[CHANGE\]** to open the avatar picker (see below).
* **Name** -- Click **\[EDIT\]** to update inline. Press Enter or click **\[SAVE\]** to confirm.
* **Email** -- Click **\[EDIT\]** to update inline. Works the same as name.
* **Role** -- Read-only. Displays your current role (e.g., reviewer, orgadmin).
* **Organization** -- Read-only. Shows your active organization.
* **Member Since** -- Read-only. The month and year your account was created.

### Choosing a Ghostie Avatar

Click **\[CHANGE\]** next to your avatar to open the ghostie picker. You can select from six expressions -- Sweet, Mild, Exasperated, WTF, Disbelieving, and Double Take -- and pick a color from six presets or use the custom color picker. A live preview updates as you make selections. Click **\[SAVE\]** to apply your new avatar, or **\[CANCEL\]** to discard changes.

### Changing Your Password

The **Security** section lets you change your password. If you already have a password set, enter your current password first, then your new password and confirmation. If you do not have a password set yet (e.g., you were added to the system before password setup was available), you can set one directly without entering a current password. Passwords must be at least 6 characters.

### Display Settings

The **Display** section lets you switch between **Light**, **Dark**, and **System** themes.