First Login
After completing account setup and onboarding, you're ready to log in to CoCloud. This guide covers the login process and what to expect on your first login.
Login Methods
CoCloud offers two login methods:
HTML Login
Features:
- Browser-based access
- No installation required
- Works on any device (Windows, Mac, Mobile, Tablet)
- Universal printer support
- Quick access
Best For:
- Quick access from any device
- Mobile or tablet users
- Mac users
- Users who prefer browser-based access
Remote Login
Features:
- Enhanced performance
- Copy-paste functionality
- TS Printer support
- Digital signature support
- Export to local machine
Best For:
- Windows users
- Users needing advanced features
- Better performance requirements
- Local file operations
Login Process
Step 1: Access Login Page
- Navigate to the CoCloud Customer Portal
- Click Login or go directly to the login page
- Enter your credentials
Step 2: Enter Credentials
Email Address
- Enter the email address used during registration
- This is your username
Password
- Enter your account password
- Ensure Caps Lock is off
- Check for any typing errors
Step 3: Select Login Method
Choose your preferred login method:
- HTML Login: Click "HTML Login" button
- Remote Login: Click "Remote Login" button (requires setup file)
Step 4: Access Dashboard
After successful login:
- You'll be redirected to the dashboard
- First-time users may see onboarding prompts
- Review the welcome message
First Login Checklist
- Credentials entered correctly
- Login method selected
- Dashboard accessed successfully
- Profile information reviewed
- Instance status checked
- Navigation explored
What to Do After First Login
1. Review Dashboard
Familiarize yourself with:
- Dashboard layout
- Key metrics and statistics
- Navigation menu
- User status
2. Update Profile
- Verify your profile information
- Update contact details if needed
- Set profile preferences
3. Configure Instance
- Review instance settings
- Configure Tally version if needed
- Set up basic preferences
4. Set Up Security
- Enable two-factor authentication (recommended)
- Review security settings
- Configure IP restrictions if needed
5. Configure Backup
- Set up Google Drive backup
- Configure backup schedule
- Verify backup is working
Password Management
Changing Password
- Go to Account Details > Security
- Click Change Password
- Enter current password
- Enter new password
- Confirm new password
- Click Update Password
Password Requirements
- Minimum 8 characters
- At least one uppercase letter
- At least one lowercase letter
- At least one number
- At least one special character
Forgot Password
If you forgot your password:
- Click Forgot Password on login page
- Enter your email address
- Check email for reset link
- Click reset link
- Enter new password
- Log in with new password
Troubleshooting Login Issues
Cannot Log In
Check:
- Email address is correct
- Password is correct (check Caps Lock)
- Account is active
- Internet connection is stable
Solutions:
- Try password reset
- Clear browser cache
- Try different browser
- Contact support
Login Page Not Loading
Solutions:
- Check internet connection
- Clear browser cache
- Try different browser
- Disable browser extensions
- Check firewall settings
Account Locked
If your account is locked:
- Wait for the lock period to expire
- Contact support to unlock
- Review security settings
Security Best Practices
Login Security
- Use strong, unique password
- Don't share credentials
- Log out when finished
- Enable two-factor authentication
- Monitor login activity
Session Management
- Log out properly after use
- Don't leave sessions open
- Use secure networks
- Avoid public computers for login
Next Steps
- Initial Configuration - Set up your instance
- Quick Start Guide - Get productive quickly
- Dashboard Guide - Learn about dashboard features
- Security Guide - Set up security features
Successfully logged in? Proceed to Initial Configuration to set up your instance.