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Logging In & Your Profile

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.