---
title: Your first login
category: getting-started
order: 4
lastUpdated: 2026-06-07
featureAvailability: GA
roles: [admin, facilitator, teacher]
navigationPath: Invitation email → Set password
---

## Purpose

Walk through the very first sign-in for any new user.

## Who uses it

Anyone receiving an AmplifyED invitation email.

## Steps

1. Open the invitation email from `noreply@amplifyed.app`. If you don't see it, check spam.
2. Click **Set password**. The link is valid for 7 days.
3. Choose a password (12+ characters recommended) or use **Continue with Google / Microsoft** if your district has SSO enabled.
4. You land on a role-appropriate home screen:
   - **Teachers** → Teacher portal with assigned students.
   - **Facilitators** → Case list.
   - **Admins** → Admin dashboard.

[SCREENSHOT: first-login-set-password-screen]
_Set password screen reached from the invitation email, with password strength indicator and SSO buttons visible._

## Forgot your password later?

Use **Sign in → Forgot password** to receive a reset link.

## FAQ

**Why didn't I get an invitation?**
Ask your admin to resend from **Administration → Users → ⋯ → Resend invitation** and confirm the email is correct.

**Can I change my email later?**
Yes — **Account settings → Email**. You'll need to confirm the new address.

## Related

- [What is AmplifyED?](/help/getting-started/what-is-amplifyed)
- [Single Sign-On (SSO)](/help/integrations/sso)