<!-- llms-txt: https://hydron.app/llms.txt -->
<!-- llms-full-txt: https://hydron.app/llms-full.txt -->
<!-- canonical: https://hydron.app/docs/account-setup -->

# Account Setup

This guide covers creating your Hydron account, signing in, and connecting external accounts.

## Creating an account

To create a new Hydron account:

1. Go to the [registration page](https://hydron.space/register)
2. Enter your email address and a strong password
3. Complete the verification captcha
4. Click **Create Account**
5. Check your email for a verification link
6. Click the link to verify your email

![The registration page with email, password, and OAuth options](/images/docs/register.png)

Your account comes with **free credits** to try out the platform.

## Signing in

### Email and password

1. Go to the [login page](https://hydron.space/login)
2. Enter your email and password
3. If two-factor authentication is enabled, enter your 2FA code
4. Click **Sign In**

![The login page with OAuth providers and email login](/images/docs/login.png)

### OAuth sign-in

You can also sign in with your existing accounts:

- **Google** — Sign in with your Google account
- **GitHub** — Sign in with your GitHub account

If you sign in with OAuth and an account with the same email already exists, you'll be prompted to link the accounts.

## Connecting OAuth accounts

Link your Google or GitHub accounts to enable:

- **Quick sign-in** — No need to remember a separate password
- **Repository access** — Import private repositories (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket)
- **Single sign-on** — Use the same identity across services

### To connect an OAuth account:

1. Go to **Settings** > **Connected Accounts**
2. Click **Connect** next to Google or GitHub
3. Authorize Hydron in the OAuth provider
4. Your account is now linked

You can connect multiple providers to the same Hydron account.

### To disconnect an OAuth account:

1. Go to **Settings** > **Connected Accounts**
2. Click **Disconnect** next to the provider
3. Confirm the disconnection

Make sure you have a password set before disconnecting all OAuth providers, or you won't be able to sign in.

## Email verification

Email verification is required to access all features. If you haven't verified your email:

1. Check your inbox for the verification email
2. Click the verification link
3. If you don't see it, check your spam folder
4. Request a new verification email from the login page

## Password reset

If you've forgotten your password:

1. Go to the [forgot password page](https://hydron.space/forgot-password)
2. Enter your email address
3. Check your email for a reset link
4. Click the link and enter a new password

Password reset links expire after a set time period for security.

## Profile settings

Manage your profile from **Settings** > **Profile**:

![Account settings page with profile information, avatar, and connected accounts](/images/docs/account-settings.png)

- **Name** — Your display name
- **Email** — Your account email (requires reverification if changed)
- **Avatar** — Upload a profile picture or use a monogram
- **Password** — Change your password

### Avatar customization

You can set your profile picture in two ways:

1. **Upload an image** — Upload a photo and crop it to fit
2. **Monogram** — Use your initials with a custom color

## Account deletion

To permanently delete your account:

1. Go to **Settings** > **Danger Zone**
2. Click **Delete Account**
3. Confirm by typing your email address
4. Click **Confirm Delete**

Account deletion is permanent. All your projects, chats, and deployment history will be removed. Active servers are **not** automatically terminated — make sure to handle your infrastructure before deleting your account.