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

# Registration Process

> Creating an account, verifying your email, and completing onboarding.

## Creating an account

* Open the registration page. If you are already signed in, you are taken straight to your home dashboard
* Choose a username, enter your email address, and set a password, then confirm it
* Submit to create your account
* Check your inbox and follow the verification link

On success you are signed in automatically. Errors are shown inline so you can correct them and retry.

## Requirements

* **Username** — up to 16 characters, using letters, numbers, underscores, and dashes
* **Email** — must be valid and reachable, since verification and match notifications are sent there
* **Password** — must meet minimum security standards

## After registering

You are prompted to select your preferred games, and it is worth completing the rest of your profile straight away. Most events check eligibility when you register, so linked game accounts and verified contact details need to be in place before you try to join one.

* [Preferred Games](/players/preferred-games)
* [Linked Game Accounts](/players/linked-game-accounts)
* [Profile Customisations](/players/customisation)

Already have an account? Use the link on the registration page to [log in](/user-onboarding/login-process) instead.