# Registration & Login (/docs/user-guide/registration)



## Create an Account [#create-an-account]

With Elmo running locally, open your browser to **[http://localhost:1515](http://localhost:1515)**.

You'll see the Elmo landing page with a **Sign In** button. Click it to navigate to the login page, then click **Create an account** to register.

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Fill in your details:

* **Name** — Your display name
* **Email** — Your email address
* **Password** — A secure password

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Click **Create Account** to complete registration. You'll be signed in automatically and redirected to the app.

## Sign In [#sign-in]

On return visits, go to **[http://localhost:1515](http://localhost:1515)** and click **Sign In**. Enter your email and password to access the dashboard.

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## Deployment Modes and Authentication [#deployment-modes-and-authentication]

The registration flow depends on your [deployment mode](/docs/developer-guide/configuration):

| Mode                | Authentication                                |
| ------------------- | --------------------------------------------- |
| **Local** (default) | Email and password — the flow described above |
| **Demo**            | Read-only access, no registration needed      |