add-a-login-method.md

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Add a login method [ec-change-login-method]

When you create your account, you can choose one of the the following methods to log in:

• A password-based login
• Log in with Google
• Log in with Microsoft

After your account is created, you and can an additional login method. You can’t remove a login method after it’s added.

Enable password-based login [ec_enable_password_based_login]

To enable password-based login in addition to Google or Microsoft sign-in, go to the Forgot password page and enter your email address. This will trigger the forgot password flow and will allow you to create a password for your account.

After you create a password, log in. You’ll be prompted to enable multifactor authentication.

You will now be able to change the email address in your user settings.

Enable Google or Microsoft sign-in [ec_enable_google_or_microsoft_sign_in]

To enable Google or Microsoft sign-in in addition to password-based login, go to the Login page and select Log in with Google or Log in with Microsoft.