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

# Create and Set Up Your Sinosend Account in Minutes

> Sign up for Sinosend, verify your email, configure your profile, set notification preferences, and enable two-factor authentication.

Setting up your Sinosend account takes only a few minutes and gives you immediate access to secure file transfers, real-time delivery tracking, and a personal document library. This guide covers everything from the initial sign-up to locking down your account with two-factor authentication.

## Sign up for Sinosend

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to the sign-up page">
    Navigate to [app.sinosend.com](https://app.sinosend.com) and click **Sign Up** in the top-right corner.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose your sign-up method">
    Sinosend offers two ways to create an account:

    * **Email and password** — enter your name, email address, and a password (minimum 8 characters, must include a number and a special character).
    * **Google login** — click **Continue with Google** to create an account instantly using your Google credentials. No separate password is needed.

    <Tip>
      Using Google login is the fastest option and removes the need to manage a separate password for Sinosend.
    </Tip>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Agree to terms and create your account">
    Review the [Terms of Use](https://sinosend.com/support?article=8672-terms-of-use) and [Privacy Policy](https://sinosend.com/support?article=8625-sinosend-privacy-policy), check the acknowledgment box, and click **Create Account**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Verify your email

<Steps>
  <Step title="Check your inbox">
    After sign-up, Sinosend sends a verification email to the address you provided. Open the email and click **Verify Email Address**.

    <Note>
      If you signed up with Google, your email is verified automatically and you can skip this step.
    </Note>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm verification">
    You'll be redirected to your Sinosend dashboard with a confirmation banner. Your account is now active and you can start sending transfers.

    <Warning>
      The verification link expires after **24 hours**. If it expires, log in to your account and click **Resend verification email** from the notification banner at the top of your dashboard.
    </Warning>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Start your free trial

Once your email is verified, Sinosend prompts you to activate your **7-day free trial**. The trial gives you full access to all paid features — including larger transfer sizes, expanded storage, multiple data regions, and real-time notifications — so you can evaluate the platform before choosing a plan.

<Note>
  No credit card is required to start the free trial. You won't be charged until you manually select and confirm a paid plan.
</Note>

After the trial ends, your account automatically reverts to the **Free tier**. Any files uploaded during the trial remain accessible for 30 days.

## Set up your profile

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Profile Settings">
    Click your avatar in the top-right corner of the dashboard and select **Profile Settings**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add your details">
    Fill in the following fields:

    * **Full name** — displayed in outgoing transfer emails so recipients know who sent the file.
    * **Company name** — shown on the transfer page and in delivery notifications.
    * **Profile photo** — upload a headshot or company logo (JPEG or PNG, max 2 MB). This appears in transfer emails.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save your changes">
    Click **Save Profile**. Changes take effect immediately on all future transfers.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Manage account settings

### Change your email address

Go to **Account Settings → Security**. Enter your new email address and click **Update Email**. A verification link is sent to the new address — click it to confirm the change.

### Change your password

Go to **Account Settings → Security → Change Password**. Enter your current password, then your new password twice, and click **Update Password**.

<Tip>
  Use a password manager to generate and store a strong, unique password for your Sinosend account.
</Tip>

### Notification preferences

Go to **Account Settings → Notifications** to control when and how Sinosend alerts you:

| Notification type         | Description                                                       |
| ------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Transfer opened**       | Alerts you when a recipient views your transfer page.             |
| **File downloaded**       | Alerts you when a recipient downloads one or more files.          |
| **Transfer expiring**     | Reminds you 48 hours before a transfer link expires.              |
| **Browser notifications** | Push alerts in your browser — no need to keep the dashboard open. |

Toggle each notification type on or off, and choose whether to receive alerts by **email**, **browser push**, or both.

## Enable two-factor authentication (2FA)

Two-factor authentication adds a second layer of security to your account. Even if your password is compromised, an attacker cannot log in without your second factor.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Security Settings">
    Go to **Account Settings → Security → Two-Factor Authentication** and click **Enable 2FA**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose your 2FA method">
    Sinosend supports two methods:

    * **Authenticator app** (recommended) — use Google Authenticator, Authy, or any TOTP-compatible app.
    * **SMS** — receive a one-time code by text message.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set up an authenticator app">
    If you chose the authenticator app method, scan the QR code displayed on screen with your authenticator app. The app generates a 6-digit code that refreshes every 30 seconds.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter the verification code">
    Enter the current 6-digit code from your app (or the SMS code) into the **Verification Code** field on screen and click **Confirm**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save your backup codes">
    Sinosend displays 8 one-time backup codes. Save these somewhere safe — for example, in a password manager or a printed document stored securely. You can use a backup code to regain access if you lose your 2FA device.

    <Warning>
      Each backup code can only be used once. If you use all of them and lose your 2FA device, you'll need to contact [Sinosend support](https://sinosend.com/support) to recover your account.
    </Warning>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## What's next?

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Send Your First File" icon="paper-plane" href="/getting-started/quickstart">
    Follow the quickstart guide to create and track your first transfer.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Compare Plans" icon="list-check" href="/getting-started/billing/compare-plans">
    Find the right plan for your transfer volume and team size.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>