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

# Login

> Sign in to your Valiyou account

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Access your Valiyou account using email/password or social authentication providers.

## Login Methods

### Email and Password

**Standard Login**:

1. Navigate to [valiyou.com/auth/login](https://valiyou.com/auth/login)
2. Enter your **email address**
3. Enter your **password**
4. Optional: Check **"Remember me"** to stay signed in (30 days)
5. Click **"Sign in"**

<Tip>
  **Remember Me**: Keeps you logged in for 30 days. Disable on shared devices for security.
</Tip>

### Social Authentication

Sign in with your existing accounts for quick access:

**Available Providers**:

* **Google** - Sign in with Google account
* **LinkedIn** - Sign in with LinkedIn account
* **Microsoft** - Sign in with Microsoft account
* **Salesforce** - Sign in with Salesforce account (for enterprise customers)

**How to Use**:

1. Click the provider button (e.g., "Continue with Google")
2. Authorize Valiyou to access your profile
3. Automatically redirected to dashboard

<Info>
  **First-Time Social Login**: Creates a new Valiyou account automatically if one doesn't exist for that email.
</Info>

### Single Sign-On (SSO)

<Note>
  **Enterprise Only**: SSO is available for Enterprise plan customers.
</Note>

For organizations with custom SSO configuration:

1. Enter your **work email address**
2. System detects SSO availability automatically
3. **"Sign in with SSO"** button appears
4. Click to authenticate via your organization's identity provider

**Supported SSO Protocols**:

* SAML 2.0
* OpenID Connect (OIDC)

## Demo Mode

<Warning>
  **Public Demo**: Demo mode creates a temporary read-only account. Data is cleared periodically.
</Warning>

Try Valiyou without signing up:

1. Click **"Explore the demo"**
2. Verify you're human (reCAPTCHA)
3. Automatically logged into demo organization
4. Full feature access with sample data

**Demo Limitations**:

* Read-only access (cannot save changes)
* Temporary session (expires after inactivity)
* Shared demo environment
* No personal data storage

## Troubleshooting

### Forgot Password

If you can't remember your password:

1. Click **"Forgot your password?"** link
2. Enter your email address
3. Check your inbox for reset link
4. Follow instructions to create new password

See [Forgot Password](/authentication/forgot-password) for details.

### Invalid Credentials

**Error**: "Invalid email or password"

**Causes**:

* Incorrect password
* Email not registered
* Account created with social login (use same provider)

**Solutions**:

* Check for typos in email/password
* Try social login if you signed up that way
* Use "Forgot password" to reset
* Contact support if issues persist

### Account Not Verified

**Error**: "Please verify your email address"

**Solution**:

1. Check your inbox for verification email
2. Click verification link
3. Return to login page
4. Sign in normally

See [Verify Email](/authentication/verify-email) for details.

### SSO Not Available

**Error**: "SSO not configured for this domain"

**Causes**:

* Organization hasn't set up SSO
* Using personal email instead of work email
* Not on Enterprise plan

**Solution**:

* Contact your organization's admin
* Use regular email/password login
* Upgrade to Enterprise plan for SSO access

### Session Expired

**Error**: "Your session has expired"

**Causes**:

* Logged out due to inactivity
* Session timeout (30 days without "Remember me", 7 days with)
* Logged in on another device

**Solution**: Simply log in again. Your data is preserved.

## Security Features

### Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

<Note>
  **Coming Soon**: 2FA support is planned for a future release.
</Note>

### Password Requirements

When setting passwords:

* Minimum 8 characters
* No maximum length limit
* Can include special characters
* Case-sensitive

<Tip>
  **Strong Passwords**: Use a password manager to generate and store unique passwords for each service.
</Tip>

### Session Management

* **Without "Remember me"**: 7 days
* **With "Remember me"**: 30 days
* **Inactivity timeout**: 30 minutes (automatically logs out)
* **Multiple devices**: Can be logged in on multiple devices simultaneously

## Privacy & Security

* All login attempts are logged for security
* Failed login attempts trigger rate limiting after 5 tries
* Passwords are hashed with bcrypt (never stored in plain text)
* HTTPS encryption for all authentication requests
* reCAPTCHA v3 protects against bot attacks

See [Trust Center](/trust-security/trust-center) for full security documentation.

## Next Steps

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  <Card title="Create Account" icon="user-plus" href="/authentication/signup">
    Don't have an account? Sign up for free
  </Card>

  <Card title="Forgot Password" icon="key" href="/authentication/forgot-password">
    Reset your password if you can't log in
  </Card>

  <Card title="Dashboard" icon="chart-line" href="/valuations/dashboard">
    After login, explore your dashboard
  </Card>

  <Card title="Quick Start" icon="zap" href="/getting-started/quick-start">
    New user? Start here
  </Card>
</CardGroup>