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

# Getting Started

> Start here to learn how to log in, sign up, and explore the Stack platform.

# Getting Started

Welcome to Stack. This section will walk you through the first steps for using the platform — including how to access your account, switch between modules, and navigate the dashboard.

Whether you're a student or advisor, this is the place to begin.

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## Start Here

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  <Card title="Log In to Your Account" icon="user" href="/media/getting-started/logging-in">
    Learn how to log in and what to do if you’re having trouble accessing your account.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Create a New Account" icon="user-plus" href="/media/getting-started/signing-up">
    Step-by-step instructions for new users joining Stack for the first time.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Reset Your Password" icon="key" href="/media/getting-started/resetting-password">
    Forgot your password? Follow these steps to get back into your account.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Navigation Overview" icon="compass" href="/media/getting-started/navigation-overview">
    Get familiar with the dashboard layout and where to find everything you need.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Switch Between Tools" icon="arrow-right-arrow-left" href="/media/getting-started/switching-products">
    Media Essentials and Equipment Checkout can be used together or separately.
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Once you're comfortable logging in and navigating, move on to [creating events](/media/events/creating-events) or [submitting work](/media/submissions/creating-submissions).