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    Account Setup

    Learn how to set up and configure your PhishFortress account

    Overview

    Setting up your PhishFortress account is the first step to implementing a comprehensive security awareness program. This guide will walk you through account creation, email verification, domain setup, and initial security configuration.

    Prerequisites
    You'll need administrator access to your organization's email system and DNS settings to complete the setup process.

    Account Creation

    Start by creating your PhishFortress account with your business email address.

    Step-by-Step Sign Up

    1. Visit the Sign-Up Page: Navigate to the PhishFortress registration page
    2. Enter Business Email: Use your corporate email address (personal emails are not accepted)
    3. Create Secure Password: Choose a strong password with at least 12 characters
    4. Organization Details: Provide your company name, size, and industry
    5. Accept Terms: Review and accept the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
    6. Complete Registration: Click "Create Account" to finish the process

    Email Verification

    After creating your account, you'll need to verify your email address to activate your account.

    Verification Process
    1. Check your email inbox for a verification message from PhishFortress
    2. Click the "Verify Email Address" button in the email
    3. You'll be redirected to a confirmation page
    4. Your account is now verified and ready to use
    Didn't receive the email?
    Check your spam folder or click "Resend verification email" on the login page. The verification link expires after 24 hours.

    Domain Verification

    Domain verification proves you own the email domain and enables phishing simulation capabilities.

    DNS Record Method (Recommended)

    Add a TXT record to your domain's DNS settings to verify ownership.

    1. Navigate to Settings → Domain Verification in your PhishFortress dashboard
    2. Copy the provided TXT record value
    3. Log into your DNS provider (GoDaddy, Cloudflare, etc.)
    4. Add a new TXT record with the provided value
    5. Wait for DNS propagation (up to 24 hours)
    6. Click "Verify Domain" in PhishFortress

    Example TXT Record:

    Name: _phishfortress-verification
    Value: phishfortress-verification=abc123def456

    Security Configuration

    Configure essential security settings to protect your PhishFortress account and data.

    Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
    Add an extra layer of security to your account

    We strongly recommend enabling 2FA for all administrator accounts.

    1. Go to Account Settings → Security
    2. Click "Enable Two-Factor Authentication"
    3. Scan the QR code with your authenticator app
    4. Enter the verification code to confirm setup
    5. Save your backup codes in a secure location
    Security Settings Guide
    IP Allowlisting
    Restrict access to your account by IP address

    Configure IP allowlisting to limit account access to specific IP addresses or ranges.

    • Navigate to Organization Settings → Security
    • Enable "IP Address Restrictions"
    • Add your office IP addresses or ranges
    • Test access before saving changes
    Important
    Ensure you add all necessary IP addresses before enabling restrictions to avoid being locked out.

    Initial Configuration

    Complete these initial configuration steps to prepare your account:

    Organization Profile
    • Company name and logo
    • Industry and company size
    • Primary contact information
    • Time zone and locale settings
    Notification Settings
    • Email notification preferences
    • Campaign alert settings
    • Report delivery schedule
    • Security alert configuration
    User Roles
    • Define administrator roles
    • Set permission levels
    • Configure approval workflows
    • Assign department managers
    Branding
    • Upload company logo
    • Set brand colors
    • Customize email templates
    • Configure landing pages

    Setup Verification Checklist

    Use this checklist to ensure your account is properly configured:

    Account created with business email
    Email address verified
    Domain ownership verified
    Two-factor authentication enabled
    Organization profile completed
    Security settings configured
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