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

# Create Your Account

> Sign up for PropMV as a Landlord, Property Manager, or HOA Board Member.

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  # Create Your Account

  **Sign up for PropMV in minutes and start managing your properties.**

  ***

  ## Who Can Use This

  | Role                           | Portal After Signup              |
  | ------------------------------ | -------------------------------- |
  | Landlord                       | Landlord Portal → Property Setup |
  | Property Manager               | Landlord Portal → Property Setup |
  | HOA Board Member (self-signup) | HOA Portal → Dashboard           |
  | HOA Board Member (invite)      | HOA Portal → Accept Board Invite |

  **Route:** `/signup`

  ***

  ## Before You Begin

  * A valid email address (not already registered)
  * A phone number
  * A strong password (minimum 10 characters with letters, numbers, and special characters)

  ***

  ## Step-by-Step Instructions

  ### Step 1: Choose Your Role

  1. Go to **[https://app.propmv.com/signup](https://app.propmv.com/signup)** (or click **Sign Up** from the login page).
  2. On the **Role Selection** screen, choose one of:
     * **Landlord** — you own and manage rental properties
     * **Property Manager** — you manage properties for others
     * **HOA Board Member** — you manage a homeowners association
  3. Click **Continue**.

  <Frame caption="Role selection cards">
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/propmv-7771c6db/WF-9p8TeTr8f2MXf/images/mcoe.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=WF-9p8TeTr8f2MXf&q=85&s=7306d6e0acb0b69a780cbf63f9de05e2" alt="Role selection cards" width="58" height="67" data-path="images/mcoe.png" />
  </Frame>

  ### Step 2: Enter Your Information

  Fill in the registration form. Fields vary by role:

  #### All Roles (Required)

  | Field            | Notes                                                   |
  | ---------------- | ------------------------------------------------------- |
  | First Name       | Your legal first name                                   |
  | Last Name        | Your legal last name                                    |
  | Email            | Used for login and notifications                        |
  | Phone            | Used for verification and alerts                        |
  | Password         | Min 10 chars, must include letter, number, special char |
  | Confirm Password | Must match password                                     |

  #### Landlord — Additional Fields

  | Field                | Required | Notes                     |
  | -------------------- | -------- | ------------------------- |
  | Number of Properties | Yes      | Select: 1–5, 5–20, or 20+ |
  | Company Name         | No       | Your business name        |
  | Business Address     | No       | Optional address          |

  #### Property Manager — Additional Fields

  | Field                  | Required | Notes                   |
  | ---------------------- | -------- | ----------------------- |
  | Company Name           | Yes      | Your management company |
  | Portfolio Size (units) | Yes      | Total units managed     |
  | Business Address       | No       | Optional                |
  | Team Size              | No       | Number of team members  |

  #### HOA Board Member (Self-Signup) — Additional Fields

  | Field                     | Required | Notes                        |
  | ------------------------- | -------- | ---------------------------- |
  | Community Name            | Yes      | HOA community name           |
  | Number of Units           | Yes      | Total units in the community |
  | Community/Mailing Address | No       | Optional                     |
  | Association Type          | No       | Loaded from master data      |

  4. Click **Create Account**.

  > **Screenshot:** \`\` — Registration form with role-specific fields

  ### Step 3: Verify with OTP

  1. You are redirected to `/verify-otp`.
  2. Check your email for a **6-digit verification code**.
  3. Enter the code in the OTP input field.
  4. Click **Verify**.

  > **Screenshot:** `mcoe.png` — OTP entry screen

  ### Step 4: Complete Onboarding

  After verification, you are redirected based on your role:

  | Role                           | Next Step                                            |
  | ------------------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------- |
  | Landlord / Property Manager    | `/property-setup` — Add your first property          |
  | HOA Board Member (self-signup) | `/dashboard` — Welcome banner displayed              |
  | HOA Board Member (invite link) | `/hoa/accept-board-invite` — Accept board invitation |

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  ## HOA Board Invite Signup

  If you received an invite link with `?hoaInvite=` parameter:

  1. Open the invite link — your email is pre-filled and locked.
  2. Complete password and personal details only (community fields are omitted).
  3. Verify OTP.
  4. Accept the board invite on `/hoa/accept-board-invite`.

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  ## Suggested Screenshots

  | # | Filename                                | Description                               |
  | - | --------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------- |
  | 1 | `01-signup-step-1-role-selection.png`   | Three role cards: Landlord, PM, HOA Board |
  | 2 | `01-signup-step-2-landlord-form.png`    | Landlord registration form                |
  | 3 | `01-signup-step-2-hoa-form.png`         | HOA Board registration form               |
  | 4 | `01-signup-step-3-otp-verification.png` | 6-digit OTP input                         |
  | 5 | `01-signup-step-4-property-setup.png`   | Post-signup property setup welcome        |

  ***

  ## Tips & FAQs

  <AccordionGroup>
    <Accordion title="My email is already registered">
      Use the login page instead, or click **Forgot Password** if you forgot your credentials.
    </Accordion>

    <Accordion title="I didn't receive the OTP email">
      Check your spam folder. Wait 2 minutes and click **Resend Code**. Ensure the email address is correct.
    </Accordion>

    <Accordion title="Can tenants sign up directly?">
      Tenants are invited by landlords through the lease creation flow. Tenants do not self-register via `/signup`.
    </Accordion>

    <Accordion title="What password requirements apply?">
      Minimum 10 characters. Must include at least one letter, one number, and one special character.
    </Accordion>
  </AccordionGroup>

  ***

  ## Related Articles

  * [Log In to PropMV](/help-center/01-getting-started/log-in-to-propmv)
  * [Property Setup Wizard](/help-center/01-getting-started/property-setup-wizard)
  * [Add a Property](/help-center/02-properties/add-a-property)
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