> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://participanthelp.dscout.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://participanthelp.dscout.com/account-settings/account-setup.md).

# Account setup

Set up and manage the basics of your Scout account.

Use this section to create your account, sign in, verify your identity, update your profile, and resolve login issues.

### Explore this section

* [ID verification](/account-settings/account-setup/id-verification.md) — understand when identity verification is required and how it works.
* [Signing into Dscout with a magic link](/account-settings/account-setup/signing-into-dscout-with-a-magic-link.md) — sign in without a password.
* [Create a Scout account](/account-settings/account-setup/create-a-scout-account.md) — create your account on iPhone or Android.
* [Dscout Referral Program (UK)](/account-settings/account-setup/dscout-referral-program-uk.md) — learn how UK referral rewards work.
* [Password Expiration (Scouts)](/account-settings/account-setup/password-expiration-scouts.md) — understand forced password resets and account protection.
* [Updating your Scout profile](/account-settings/account-setup/updating-your-scout-profile.md) — edit your profile details on mobile or web.
* [Password and login issues](/account-settings/account-setup/password-and-login-issues.md) — reset your password and troubleshoot sign-in problems.
* [Deleting your account](/account-settings/account-setup/deleting-your-account.md) — request account deletion and understand what it means.

### Start with these

If you're setting up your account for the first time, read these first:

1. [Create a Scout account](/account-settings/account-setup/create-a-scout-account.md)
2. [Signing into Dscout with a magic link](/account-settings/account-setup/signing-into-dscout-with-a-magic-link.md)
3. [Updating your Scout profile](/account-settings/account-setup/updating-your-scout-profile.md)


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