> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.chimeedu.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Create Your ChimeEdu Teacher Account and Get Started

> Step-by-step guide to registering for ChimeEdu, confirming your email address, and signing in to your teacher account for the first time.

Getting started on ChimeEdu takes just a few minutes. You'll create a free account, confirm your email address, and sign in — no credit card required. Once you're in, you can set up your first Classroom and start building activities straight away. This page walks you through every step of the registration process, first sign-in, and password reset if you ever need it.

## Register for an account

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to the registration page">
    Open [app.chimeedu.com/register](https://app.chimeedu.com/register) in your browser. You'll see the **Join ChimeEdu** form.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Fill in your details">
    Complete all required fields (marked with \*):

    * **First Name** and **Last Name**
    * **I am a…** — select **Teacher** from the dropdown. Other options include School Administrator, Principal / Dean, Student, and Other.
    * **School / Institution** — optional, but recommended so your account is associated with your school.
    * **Email** — enter your address and proceed to the next step.
    * **Username** — ChimeEdu automatically generates a username for you. You can customise it in the field before submitting if you prefer something different.
    * **Password** — choose a strong password. See [Password requirements](#password-requirements) below.
    * **Confirm Password** — re-enter your password to confirm it.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Accept the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy">
    Check the box confirming you agree to ChimeEdu's [Terms of Service](https://app.chimeedu.com/terms-of-service) and [Privacy Policy](https://app.chimeedu.com/privacy-policy). This is required to create an account.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Create Account">
    Click the **Create Account** button to submit your registration. ChimeEdu will send a confirmation email to the address you provided.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm your email address">
    Open the confirmation email from ChimeEdu and click the verification link inside. This activates your account. If you don't see the email within a few minutes, check your spam or junk folder.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Sign in for the first time">
    Once your email is confirmed, head to [app.chimeedu.com/login](https://app.chimeedu.com/login) and sign in with your email and password. You're in — welcome to ChimeEdu.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  Use your school or institutional email address when registering. This makes it easier to verify your educator status and keeps your account tied to your school if your institution adopts ChimeEdu organisation-wide in the future.
</Tip>

## Sign in to your account

Once your account is active, sign in at [app.chimeedu.com/login](https://app.chimeedu.com/login) using one of two methods:

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Email & Password">
    1. Enter the **email address** you registered with.
    2. Enter your **password**.
    3. Click **Sign In**.

    <Note>
      Use your **account** email and password — not a classroom join password or an assessment access code.
    </Note>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Passkey">
    If you've set up a passkey on your account, click **Sign in with Passkey** on the login page and authenticate using your device's biometric prompt (Face ID, Touch ID, Windows Hello, or similar). No password entry required.

    See [Account Security](/teachers/account-security) for instructions on setting up a passkey.
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Reset a forgotten password

If you've forgotten your password, ChimeEdu can send you a reset link by email.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the Forgot Password page">
    On the login page, click **Forgot your password?** — or go directly to [app.chimeedu.com/forgot-password](https://app.chimeedu.com/forgot-password).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter your email address">
    Type the email address associated with your ChimeEdu account and click **Send Reset Link**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Check your inbox">
    Open the reset email from ChimeEdu and click the link inside. The link will take you to a page where you can set a new password. Reset links expire after a short time, so use it promptly.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set your new password">
    Enter and confirm your new password, following the [password requirements](#password-requirements) below. Once saved, sign in with your new credentials.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Password requirements

When creating or resetting your password, it must meet all of the following criteria:

* At least **10 characters** long
* Contains at least one **uppercase letter** (A–Z)
* Contains at least one **lowercase letter** (a–z)
* Contains at least one **number** (0–9)
* Contains at least one **symbol** (e.g. `!`, `@`, `#`, `$`)

<Tip>
  A strong password that meets all requirements keeps your classroom data and student records secure. Consider using a password manager to generate and store a unique password for your ChimeEdu account.
</Tip>

## What's next?

With your account created and confirmed, you're ready to secure it and start building.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Set Up Account Security" icon="shield-check" href="/teachers/account-security">
    Enable two-factor authentication or a passkey to protect your account.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Plans & Pricing" icon="credit-card" href="/teachers/plans-and-pricing">
    Compare Free, Plus, and Premium to find the right tier for your classroom.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>


## Related topics

- [Create Your ChimeEdu Student Account — Step by Step](/students/create-account.md)
- [ChimeEdu for Teachers: Your Interactive Classroom Hub](/teachers/introduction.md)
- [Joining Your Teacher's ChimeEdu Classroom: A Guide](/students/join-classroom.md)
- [Secure Your ChimeEdu Account with 2FA and Passkeys](/teachers/account-security.md)
- [Create and Manage Assessments in Your ChimeEdu Classroom](/teachers/assessments.md)