## Opening Atloria from the main entry page
When you first arrive at Atloria’s public access area, you begin on a page that leads you into one of two account paths: **Sign In** or **Register**. These are the two main actions users use before they can reach any private Atloria workspace, project area, or admin page. If you already have an Atloria account, choose **Sign In**. If this is your first time using Atloria and you do not yet have account details, choose **Register**.

This opening step matters because Atloria separates public access pages from the pages that require an account. You can move freely between the public account pages, but you cannot continue into the main Atloria workspace until you complete sign in successfully or finish creating a new account and are allowed into Atloria.

The access flow is straightforward:

- Start at the main entry page
- Choose **Sign In** if you already have login details
- Choose **Register** if you need to create an account
- Complete the form on the page you selected
- Continue into Atloria after successful access

In practice, this means you should not try to use the registration form if you already have an account, and you should not use the sign-in form if you have never created one. The two paths are designed to guide you to the correct next screen.

[SCREENSHOT: Atloria entry page showing the two main actions, Sign In and Register]

After you select one of these options, Atloria opens the matching form page. Choosing **Sign In** takes you to the sign-in form. Choosing **Register** takes you to the account creation form. Both pages act as the front door to Atloria and help direct you into the correct account flow before you reach protected content.

## Choosing between registration and sign in
The most important decision at the start is whether you need to **create** an Atloria account or **access** one that already exists. Use **Register** only when you are setting up your Atloria account for the first time. Use **Sign In** when your account already exists and you simply need to enter Atloria again.

A quick way to decide:

- Choose **Register** if you have never created an Atloria account before
- Choose **Sign In** if you already have an email address and password for Atloria
- If you are unsure, check whether you have used those same details to enter Atloria before

Atloria also provides links between the two forms so you can correct your choice without going back to the main site manually. For example, if you open the registration page and then realize your account already exists, use the link on that page to switch to **Sign In**. In the same way, if you open the sign-in page and discover you do not yet have an account, use the link there to move to **Register**.

Before continuing, have the right information ready:

| What you need | When you need it | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Email address | Register and Sign In | Use the email address tied to your Atloria account |
| Password | Sign In | Enter the password you already use |
| New password | Register | Create the password you want to use for future sign-ins |
| Name | Register | Enter your name during account creation |

Making the right choice here helps avoid duplicate accounts. If you already have access, signing in is the correct route. If you do not, registration starts your account setup. If you need more help with sign-in issues later, see [Signing In to Atloria and Solving Access Problems](doc:signing-in-to-atloria-and-solving-access-problems).

## Registering a new Atloria account
If you are new to Atloria, start from the main access page and select **Register**. This opens the account creation form. On that form, you will be asked to enter your **Name**, **Email**, and **Password**. Fill in each field carefully, since these details are used to create your account and sign you in afterward.

Use this process:

1. Open the main Atloria access page.
2. Click **Register**.
3. Enter your **Name**.
4. Enter your **Email**.
5. Enter your **Password**.
6. Submit the registration form.

[SCREENSHOT: Registration form showing Name, Email, Password, and the Register action]

After you submit the form, Atloria creates your account if the details are accepted. When registration succeeds, Atloria then attempts to sign you in automatically using the same **Email** and **Password** you just entered. If that automatic sign-in succeeds, you are taken directly into the main Atloria workspace area rather than being asked to sign in again.

If the account is created but the automatic sign-in does not complete, Atloria shows a message explaining that registration succeeded but login failed, and you should try signing in manually. If registration itself does not go through, Atloria shows an error message on the page so you know the account was not created successfully.

This means the expected result after a successful registration is usually immediate entry into Atloria. You should not normally need to repeat your details on a separate sign-in page unless Atloria tells you the account was created but the login step did not finish.

If you opened the registration page by mistake, use the page link to switch to **Sign In** instead of starting over.

## Signing in to an existing account
If you already have an Atloria account, begin at the main access page and click **Sign In**. This opens the sign-in form, where you enter the same **Email** and **Password** you used when your account was created.

Follow these steps:

1. Open the main Atloria access page.
2. Click **Sign In**.
3. Enter your **Email**.
4. Enter your **Password**.
5. Submit the sign-in form.

[SCREENSHOT: Sign-in form showing Email, Password, and the Sign In action]

When your details are correct, Atloria signs you in and takes you into the main authenticated area. From there, you can continue to your workspace instead of staying on the public access pages. This is the normal result for returning users.

If the email address or password does not match an existing account, Atloria displays the message **Invalid email or password** on the sign-in screen. If something unexpected happens during the sign-in attempt, Atloria shows **An error occurred. Please try again.** In either case, you remain on the sign-in page so you can correct the details and try again.

If you reach the sign-in page and realize you have never created an account, use the link on that page to switch to **Register**. This is the fastest way to move into the correct account flow without returning to the main entry page.

The sign-in page is only for existing accounts. If you use it with details that have not been registered yet, Atloria will not let you continue into the workspace. In that case, move to the registration page and create your account first.

## Understanding where each access path takes you
Atloria has two public account paths, and both begin before you enter any private workspace content. The visible screens involved are the main entry page, the **Register** form, and the **Sign In** form. From there, your path depends on whether you are a new user or a returning user.

Here is the basic flow for each route:

| User type | Starting action | Next screen | Expected result |
|---|---|---|---|
| New user | **Register** | Registration form | Account is created, then you are typically signed in and taken into Atloria |
| Returning user | **Sign In** | Sign-in form | You enter Atloria after successful sign in |
| User on wrong page | Form link | Opposite form | You switch between **Register** and **Sign In** without restarting |

The public pages are:

- The main entry page
- The **Register** page
- The **Sign In** page

The protected area is:

- The main Atloria workspace you reach after successful account access

This distinction is useful when explaining access to teammates. If someone is still looking at the registration or sign-in form, they are still in the public account-entry part of Atloria. Once they submit valid details and are redirected forward, they have crossed into the authenticated area.

For support and onboarding conversations, the easiest comparison is this:

- **New users** start with **Register**, complete **Name**, **Email**, and **Password**, and are usually taken straight into Atloria after account creation.
- **Returning users** start with **Sign In**, enter **Email** and **Password**, and go directly into Atloria if the credentials are correct.

If you want more detail on what happens after you enter Atloria, continue with [Understanding Account Entry Points and Session Navigation](doc:understanding-account-entry-points-and-session-navigation).

## Fixing common account access problems
Most account access issues in Atloria come from choosing the wrong form or entering details in the wrong place. Start by checking which page you are on. If you are on **Register** but already have an account, switch to **Sign In** using the link on the page. If you are on **Sign In** but have never created an account, switch to **Register** instead.

Use these checks to solve the most common problems:

- **You landed on the wrong form**
  - Use the page link to move between **Register** and **Sign In**
  - Do not return to the main site unless you want to restart from the beginning

- **You cannot get into Atloria after entering details**
  - Confirm you are using **Sign In** for an existing account
  - If you are on **Register**, you may be trying to create a second account instead of entering an existing one

- **You are not sure where to begin**
  - Start from the main Atloria entry page
  - Choose **Register** if no account exists yet
  - Choose **Sign In** if you already have account details

- **You need to confirm what “successful” looks like**
  - After successful sign in, Atloria takes you into the main workspace
  - After successful registration, Atloria usually signs you in automatically and takes you into the same authenticated area

On the sign-in page, Atloria may show **Invalid email or password** if the credentials do not match an existing account. It may also show **An error occurred. Please try again.** if the sign-in attempt cannot be completed. On the registration page, Atloria shows an error message if account creation does not succeed.

[SCREENSHOT: Example account access error message displayed on the sign-in page]

If the page keeps you on the public form instead of moving you into Atloria, that usually means the access step did not complete successfully and should be retried on the correct form.

## Overview
Atloria gives you a simple entry flow built around two clear choices: **Sign In** for existing users and **Register** for new users. Both options are part of Atloria’s public account access area, which appears before you can reach private workspaces, project pages, or admin screens.

The overall experience is designed to guide you into the right path quickly:

- The main entry page presents the two account actions
- The **Register** page collects **Name**, **Email**, and **Password**
- The **Sign In** page collects **Email** and **Password**
- Links on each form let you switch to the other form if needed
- Successful access moves you into Atloria’s authenticated workspace area

For new users, the registration path does more than create an account. After the form is submitted successfully, Atloria attempts to sign the user in automatically. That means many first-time users move directly from the registration form into Atloria without needing a separate sign-in step. Returning users follow the shorter path by opening **Sign In**, entering their existing details, and continuing into Atloria.

This structure is especially helpful for onboarding and support teams because the visible access points are easy to explain. If someone has account details already, direct them to **Sign In**. If they do not, direct them to **Register**. If they choose the wrong page, they can switch forms using the link on the screen.

[SCREENSHOT: Public account access flow from main entry page to Register or Sign In]

The key thing to remember is that the public account pages are only the starting point. You enter the main Atloria workspace only after registration or sign in succeeds.

## Prerequisites
Before you try to enter Atloria, make sure you have the details that match the account path you plan to use. Atloria keeps registration and sign-in separate, so having the right information ready will help you complete the correct form without delay.

For **Register**, prepare:

- Your **Name**
- Your **Email**
- A **Password** you want to use for your Atloria account

For **Sign In**, prepare:

- The **Email** already associated with your Atloria account
- The **Password** for that account

A few simple checks can save time:

- If you have never created an Atloria account before, start with **Register**
- If you have signed in to Atloria before, start with **Sign In**
- If you open the wrong page, use the link on that form to switch instead of restarting
- If you expect to enter Atloria immediately after registration, use the same **Email** and **Password** carefully because Atloria uses them again for automatic sign-in

You do not need access to any project, admin page, or workspace before completing this step. Those areas stay unavailable until your account access is successful. The only pages you need at this stage are the public account entry page and the two forms: **Register** and **Sign In**.

[SCREENSHOT: Side-by-side view of Register and Sign In forms highlighting the required fields]

If you are helping another user choose the right starting point, ask one question first: “Do you already have an Atloria account?” That answer determines the correct page immediately. From here, the next helpful topic is [Understanding Account Entry Points and Session Navigation](doc:understanding-account-entry-points-and-session-navigation).