# Getting started with Content Controller
Before you can use Content Controller, you must have a user account. Your administrator will either provide you with credentials and a link to the sign-in page or you will receive an email like the one below.
Following the link will take you to Content Controller's password reset page.
{% hint style="info" %}
**Passwords must be:**
* at least 8 characters long
* contain a mix of upper and lowercase letters, numbers, and punctuation
{% endhint %}
The page will warn you if your password is too short or too easy to guess.
After entering and confirming your password, click the "Reset Password" button. You will see a message confirming that your password has been reset, and another button that will take you to the sign in page. You will also receive another email welcoming you to Content Controller and providing you with links to some useful resources.
### **Signing In**
At the sign-in page, enter your email address and password, and click the "Sign In" button. If you enter an incorrect password too many times, your account will be locked and you'll need to contact your system administrator.
If you've forgotten your password, click on the "Forgot Password?" link, then enter your email address and click the "Reset Password" button. You'll receive an email with a link that will let you set a new password as described above.
The "Forgot Password?" link is only available if your system administrator has configured Content Controller to send emails. If the link is not available in your application, you will have to ask an administrator to reset your password for you.
### **Updating your account**
Once you have signed in to Content Controller, you can update your user account name and email address, and change your password, by clicking on the gear icon on the right side of the top navigation bar and then clicking the "Account" link.
The "User Details" dialog has fields for your name and email address. You can close the dialog by clicking the "X" button in the upper right corner, or save your changes by clicking the "Save Changes" button. You can also change your password by clicking the "Change Password" button and entering your new password.
Please double-check that your email address is correct. Otherwise, you will not be able to reset your password using the sign-in page's "Forgot Password?" link.
### **Signing Out**
Users are automatically signed out after 24 hours. To manually sign out of Content Controller, click on the gear icon on the right sight of the top navigation bar and click "Sign Out".
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