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# Getting started

### 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="/files/m0WDmVgLDahKrbW5sDUP" 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="/files/FJiNHdnkyriT4vt0j27x" 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="/files/T0zEEcB28esLqeF1AZ0x" 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="/files/AA9OYiihUP4z5gZjuMo4" 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).