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

# Account Setup

> How to start using the dashboard

## Register your account

Before you can use the dashboard, you need to register an account.

Go to [https://dashboard.highcovery.com/en/register](https://dashboard.highcovery.com/en/register) and apply for an account.

We will review your application and notify you via email when your account has been accepted.

## First login

When you log in for the first time, you will be asked to select your default language. This language will be used as the default for all your stores, products, tags, and categories.

## Getting started

After your first login, follow these steps to set up your account:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create delivery areas">
    Navigate to `Settings` → `Delivery Areas` and create the regions where you want to operate.

    See [Delivery Areas](/dashboard/delivery-areas) for details.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create your first store">
    Navigate to `Stores` and click `Add store` to create your first store.

    See [Stores](/dashboard/stores) for details.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add products">
    Once you have a store, navigate to `Products` and click `Add product` to add your products.

    See [Products](/dashboard/products) for details.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set up categories and tags (optional)">
    To organize your products with additional attributes, create categories and tags.

    See [Categories](/dashboard/categories) and [Tags](/dashboard/tags) for details.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Dashboard overview

Once your setup is complete, the dashboard homepage shows your progress:

* **Step 1: Create Stores** - Completed when you have at least one store
* **Step 2: Add Products** - Completed when your stores have products

## Account settings

You can manage your account settings at any time under `Settings` → `Account`:

* Profile information
* Company name
* Email address
* Password

## Additional languages

If you want to reach customers in multiple languages, you can add additional language add-ons to your account. Contact support for more information about available language options.