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# Log in

## Log in

DevControl2 uses the standard Home Assistant sign-in page.

Use this page when you want to access the dashboard from a computer, phone, or tablet.

### Before you start

Make sure you have:

* the correct DevControl2 (Home Assistant instance) URL
* your username
* your password

{% hint style="info" %}
If you do not have login details yet, contact the system owner.

Normally we send them by email.
{% endhint %}

### Sign in

1. Open the DevControl2 (Home Assistant instance) URL. If you use the IP (with nmubers and port) you must use http, not https
2. Enter your username.
3. Enter your password.
4. Select **Log in**.

If your account uses extra verification, complete that step when prompted.

### First login

After your first login, review these settings (go to next step at button of this page):

* change your password if required
* set your preferred theme
* choose sidebar preferences
* add a profile picture if you want one
* check that you can open the main dashboard

### If login fails

#### Wrong username or password

* check for typing mistakes
* make sure `Caps Lock` is off
* try again carefully
* contact the system owner if you still cannot sign in

#### The login page does not load correctly

* reload the page
* try another browser
* try a private or incognito window
* use the steps on [Refreshing page](/devcontrol2/readme/troubleshooting/refreshing-page.md)

#### You log in but do not see the expected dashboard

* confirm you are using the correct account
* wait a few seconds for the dashboard to load
* refresh the page once
* contact the system owner if permissions look wrong

### Security notes

* do not share your password
* do not save your password on shared devices
* log out after using a public or borrowed computer

### Next step

Once you are signed in and have changed your password, open the main dashboard and confirm that your cards, controls, and graphs load correctly.


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