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# Getting started

Log in to DS-1 for the first time.

### Log in to DS-1

Choose the sign-in method that matches your organization's email setup.

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**Your outcome:** Access to DS-1 with your work email address.
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**Open DS-1**

Go to [ds1.dstillery.com](https://ds1.dstillery.com).

<figure><img src="https://467603228-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FELPQcRUNChhv6VKohGYM%2Fuploads%2Fau35Wvxfm9xmH7hBSBHM%2FScreenshot%202026-08-13%20at%203.19.14%E2%80%AFPM.png?alt=media&amp;token=0e32c324-412a-417a-8b6d-049f4fb771de" alt="The DS-1 login screen with email, password, and Continue with Google options." width="420"><figcaption><p>The DS-1 login screen.</p></figcaption></figure>
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**Sign in**

Choose the option that matches your work email setup.

**Google-managed email**

1. Select **Continue with Google**.

   <figure><img src="https://467603228-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FELPQcRUNChhv6VKohGYM%2Fuploads%2FLXT20S9eHrVBKZ83iWfu%2Fcontinue_with_google_spotlight_v2.png?alt=media&amp;token=b19eb186-821b-4dae-9dbd-3af66c0dba12" alt="The DS-1 sign-in screen with Continue with Google highlighted." width="320"><figcaption><p>Select <strong>Continue with Google</strong> if your organization uses Google-managed email.</p></figcaption></figure>
2. Sign in with your work email address.

**Email and password sign-in**

1. Select **Reset password**.

   <figure><img src="https://467603228-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FELPQcRUNChhv6VKohGYM%2Fuploads%2Famg514r7uRqW80ykr3E2%2Freset_password_spotlight_v2.png?alt=media&amp;token=fd1d115f-e66f-4e67-b506-2f3ae2c1eca3" alt="The DS-1 sign-in screen with Reset password highlighted." width="320"><figcaption><p>Select <strong>Reset password</strong> to create a password.</p></figcaption></figure>
2. Enter your work email address and select **Continue**.

   <figure><img src="https://467603228-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FELPQcRUNChhv6VKohGYM%2Fuploads%2FIwTxq9XGquWdeT13OsLn%2Fcontinue_button_spotlight.png?alt=media&amp;token=1aba5e75-86a2-4e8b-b5a0-0a87d6c0a2bb" alt="The DS-1 password reset screen with an email address field and Continue button." width="320"><figcaption><p>Enter the email address for your DS-1 access.</p></figcaption></figure>
3. Use the email instructions to create a password.
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**Start using DS-1**

After creating your password, return to [ds1.dstillery.com](https://ds1.dstillery.com) and log in.

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Use the work email address configured for DS-1. Check spam if the reset email does not arrive. Contact your Dstillery account team if you still need help.
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**Next:** [Create your first audience](/ds-1-foundations/create-your-first-audience.md).