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

# Account Login

> Log in to Hextrade with email, password, or Google. Reset your password and secure your account.

# Account Login

Accessing your Hextrade account is easy. Follow these steps to log in and get back to trading.

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## Logging In

<Steps>
  <Step title="Visit the Login Page">
    Navigate to [**Hextrade Login**](https://dash.hextrade.io/login) to access your account.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter Your Credentials">
    * **Email** — Input the email address associated with your account.
    * **Password** — Enter your secure password.

    If you've forgotten your password, click **"Forgot Password"** to reset it.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Sign In">
    Press the **"Sign In"** button to access your dashboard.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Two-Factor Authentication (if enabled)">
    If you've set up two-factor authentication (2FA), input the code sent to your registered device for an added layer of security.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  After login you'll land on the **Accounts** page — your central hub for managing all connected broker accounts.
</Tip>

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## Sign In with Google

Use Google to log in quickly if your account is linked to Google credentials.

1. On the login page, click the **Google icon**.
2. Choose your Google account.
3. You'll be taken to your dashboard immediately.

<Note>
  Google sign-in is available for accounts registered via Google. If you signed up with email, use your email and password to log in.
</Note>

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## Forgot Your Password?

<Steps>
  <Step title="Click Forgot Password">
    On the login page, click the **"Forgot Password"** link below the sign-in button.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter your email">
    Enter the email address linked to your account and submit.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Check your inbox">
    You'll receive a password reset link. Click it to set a new password.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set a new password">
    Choose a strong new password, confirm it, and save. You can now log in with your new credentials.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## ️ Keeping Your Account Secure

<Columns cols={2}>
  <Card title="Use a strong password" icon="lock">
    Mix letters, numbers, and symbols. Never reuse passwords from other services.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Enable 2FA" icon="shield-check">
    Add two-factor authentication from [Account Utilities](/get-started/account-utilities) for an extra layer of protection.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Log out on shared devices" icon="arrow-right-from-bracket">
    Always sign out from shared or public computers after your session.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Watch for phishing" icon="triangle-exclamation">
    Hextrade will never ask for your password via email or Discord. Only log in at **dash.hextrade.io**.
  </Card>
</Columns>

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You're all set! Welcome back to Hextrade — where smarter trading begins.