# Activate Your Account

The **Activate Account** process allows you to activate your WatchDog Security account after being invited by your organization.

:::note[]
You must receive an invitation email before registering.
:::


## Activate Your Account

<Steps>
<Step title="Open Invitation Email">
  Check your inbox for an invitation from WatchDog Security.
</Step>

<Step title="Click Activation Link">
  Click the **activation link** provided in the email.
</Step>

<Step title="Set Your Password">
  Create and confirm your account password.
</Step>

<Step title="Complete Setup">
  Follow any additional prompts to finish account setup.
</Step>

<Step title="Sign In">
  Log in to the [**WatchDog Security Platform**](app.watchdogsecurity.io).
</Step>
</Steps>

## What Happens Next

<TipInfo>Your account is activated and linked to your organization.</TipInfo>
<TipInfo>You will gain access to features based on your assigned role.</TipInfo>
<TipInfo>You may be prompted to configure security settings such as MFA.</TipInfo>

## Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>

<Accordion title="I Did Not Receive an Invitation" defaultOpen>
If you did not receive an invite:

- Check your spam or junk folder
- Contact your **Account Owner** or **Security Admin**
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Activation Link Expired">
If your activation link has expired:

- Request a new invitation from your administrator
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Cannot Complete Registration">
If registration fails:

- Ensure your password meets requirements
- Try reopening the activation link
- Contact your administrator if the issue persists
</Accordion>

</AccordionGroup>