> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.narrative.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Create an Account
> Sign up for Narrative I/O and set up your workspace
In this tutorial, you'll create your Narrative I/O account and complete the registration process. By the end, you'll be ready to start uploading data.
## Prerequisites
* A valid email address, or
* A Google, GitHub, or LinkedIn account for single sign-on
## What you'll learn
* How to sign up for Narrative I/O
* How to verify your email via magic link (for email signups)
* How to complete your profile
## Steps
Navigate to [app.narrative.io](https://app.narrative.io) to access the sign-up page.
You have two options to create your account:
* **Email**: Enter your email address and click **Continue with email**
* **Single sign-on**: Click **Continue with Google**, **Continue with GitHub**, or **Continue with LinkedIn**
If you sign up with an SSO provider, skip the next step and proceed directly to completing your profile.
If you signed up with an email address, you'll see a confirmation that a magic link was sent to your inbox.
Open your email and find the message from Narrative. Click **Continue** to verify your email address.
The magic link expires in 1 hour. If it expires, return to the sign-up page and request a new link.
Enter your name and the company you work for, then click **Complete Registration**.
Review the Terms of Service. Check the box to confirm you've read and agree to the terms, then click **Agree**.
You'll see a success message confirming your account was created. Click **Login** to access Narrative I/O.
For future logins with an email account, you'll receive a magic link each time—no password required.
## What you accomplished
* Created a Narrative I/O account using email or SSO
* Verified your email address (if using email signup)
* Completed your profile and accepted the Terms of Service
## Troubleshooting
| Issue | Solution |
| ------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| Magic link expired | Return to [app.narrative.io](https://app.narrative.io), enter your email, and request a new link |
| Email not received | Check your spam folder; add Narrative to your safe senders list |
| SSO login fails | Ensure you're using the correct provider account; try a different browser |
## Next steps
Add your first dataset to Narrative I/O