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title: "Online 1040 - How to Create a Login"
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> ℹ️ Logins can be created at the **Account and/or the Office level**.  When a login is created, an activation email is sent to the email entered in the User Details.

**Follow the instructions below to successfully create a login:**

1. Login to CLO.

2. Click **Account Settings**.

4. Click on **Logins**.

5. Click **Create New Login** (top right corner).

6. Complete the required fields highlighted in red.

![image](media://203b3174-ba1d-4a18-9545-c888efdb9004)

7. Click **Save**.

> ✅ Upon completion, this will send an activation email link to the new login.