> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs2.ahaslides.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Create Your AhaSlides Account: All 4 Sign-Up Methods

> Sign up for AhaSlides using email, Google, Microsoft, or SSO. No credit card required — the free plan is permanent with up to 50 live participants.

AhaSlides is free to join and takes less than a minute to set up. There is no credit card required, and your free plan never expires. Choose whichever sign-up method suits you best from the four options below, and you will land straight on your Presentations Dashboard, ready to build your first interactive session.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Email & Password">
    Use any email address to create a standalone AhaSlides account secured with a password of your choice.

    <Steps>
      <Step title="Open the registration page">
        Go to [presenter.ahaslides.com/pages/register](https://presenter.ahaslides.com/pages/register) in your browser.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Enter your details">
        Type your name, email address, and a password into the registration form.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Create your account">
        Click **Create Account** to submit the form.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Verify your email">
        Open the verification email sent to your inbox and click the confirmation link. Your account is now active.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Google">
    Sign in with an existing Google account — no separate password needed.

    <Steps>
      <Step title="Start the Google sign-up flow">
        On the registration page, click **Sign up with Google**.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Choose your Google account">
        Select the Google account you want to link to AhaSlides from the account picker.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Authorise access">
        Review the permissions and click **Allow** to let AhaSlides access your basic profile information.
      </Step>

      <Step title="You're in">
        AhaSlides creates your account and takes you straight to the Presentations Dashboard — no password required.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Microsoft">
    Sign in with a personal or work Microsoft account to get started quickly.

    <Steps>
      <Step title="Start the Microsoft sign-up flow">
        On the registration page, click **Sign up with Microsoft**.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Enter your Microsoft credentials">
        Type your Microsoft email address and password, then click **Sign in**.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Authorise access">
        Review the permissions prompt and click **Accept** to link your Microsoft account to AhaSlides.
      </Step>

      <Step title="You're in">
        AhaSlides creates your account and redirects you to the Presentations Dashboard — no separate password required.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="SSO (Enterprise)">
    <Note>
      Single Sign-On (SSO) is available on **Enterprise plans** only. Your IT administrator must configure the identity provider connection before individual users can sign in this way.
    </Note>

    Once your admin has set up SSO, signing in is seamless — your existing company credentials are all you need.

    <Steps>
      <Step title="Visit your organisation's AhaSlides login URL">
        Your IT admin will provide a custom login URL specific to your organisation.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Redirect to your identity provider">
        Your browser automatically redirects you to your company's identity provider (for example, Okta, Azure AD, or a similar platform).
      </Step>

      <Step title="Authenticate as normal">
        Sign in using your standard company credentials — the same username and password you use for other internal tools.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Return to AhaSlides">
        After successful authentication, your browser redirects back to AhaSlides and you land on the Presentations Dashboard.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## What Happens After Sign-Up

As soon as your account is created, you land on the Presentations Dashboard. From there you can create your first presentation from scratch, browse ready-made templates, or review what is included in the free plan.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Presentations Dashboard" icon="house" href="/the-presentations-dashboard">
    Learn how to create, organise, and manage all your presentations
  </Card>

  <Card title="Template Library" icon="book-open" href="/template-library">
    Get a head start with a ready-made interactive presentation
  </Card>

  <Card title="Free Plan Details" icon="star" href="/billing/free-plan">
    See what is included in the free plan and when to upgrade
  </Card>

  <Card title="Slide Types" icon="layer-group" href="/slides/poll">
    Explore polls, quizzes, word clouds, Q\&A, and more
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Frequently Asked Questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Do I need a credit card?">
    No. The free plan requires no payment information at any point and never expires. You can use AhaSlides indefinitely on the free plan without entering card details.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I use my work Google or Microsoft account?">
    Yes. Any Google or Microsoft account works — personal or work. Simply click the relevant button on the registration page and follow the prompts.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How do I set a password if I signed up with Google or Microsoft?">
    Because OAuth sign-ups do not create a separate AhaSlides password, you will need to contact support to add one. Email [hi@ahaslides.com](mailto:hi@ahaslides.com) and the support team will help you set a password for your account.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I change my email address later?">
    Yes. Go to **My Profile** from the account menu in the top-right corner, update your email address, and save your changes.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>