Account Setup

Before you start using SmartCV, you need to create an account. This guide will walk you through the entire account setup process.

Creating a New Account

Registration Methods

SmartCV offers multiple convenient registration methods:

Email Registration

1. Visit SmartCV registration page
2. Enter your email address
3. Set a secure password (at least 8 characters, including letters and numbers)
4. Confirm password
5. Click the "Create Account" button

Third-Party Login

You can also use the following methods to register quickly:

• Google Account: Click "Login with Google"

• LinkedIn Account: Click "Login with LinkedIn"

• GitHub Account: Click "Login with GitHub"

  Using third-party login allows you to:

• Avoid the hassle of remembering passwords

• Quickly import basic information

• Enjoy a more secure login experience

Email Verification

After successful registration, you will receive a verification email:

1. Check your email (including spam folder)
2. Click the verification link in the email
3. Complete email verification

Logging into Your Account

Login Steps

Access Login Page

1. Go to SmartCV login page
2. Or click the "Login" button in the top right corner of the website

Enter Login Information

Choose based on your registration method: Email Login:

• Enter registered email
• Enter password
• Click "Login"

Third-Party Login:

• Click the corresponding third-party login button
• Complete authorization according to prompts

Remember Login Status

For a better user experience:

• Check "Remember me" to stay logged in
• Use this feature on secure devices

Forgot Password?

If you forgot your password:

1. Click "Forgot Password?" on the login page
2. Enter your registered email
3. Check for reset link in email
4. Follow email instructions to reset password

Completing Personal Information

After first login, it is recommended to complete your personal information:

Basic Information Settings

Access Personal Settings

1. Click the avatar in the top right corner
2. Select "Personal Settings"
3. Enter settings page

Fill in Basic Information

Required Information:

• Name: Your real name
• Email: Verified email address

Optional Information:

• Avatar: Upload personal avatar
• Phone: Contact phone number
• Location: City or region
• Industry: Your industry field

Save Settings

After completing information:

• Click "Save Changes"
• System will automatically save your settings

Preference Settings

Personalize your user experience:

Interface Settings:

• Dark/Light theme
• Language preference
• Timezone settings

Notification Settings:

• Email notification preferences
• System message settings
• Marketing email subscription

Privacy Settings:

• Resume sharing permissions
• Data usage preferences
• Search engine indexing settings

Account Security

Security Settings

Protect your account security:

Password Management

Change Password:

1. Go to "Security Settings"
2. Click "Change Password"
3. Enter current password
4. Set new password and confirm

Password Requirements:

• At least 8 characters
• Include uppercase and lowercase letters
• Include numbers
• Recommended to include special characters

Account Recovery

Set up account recovery options:

Backup Email:

• Add backup email address
• Used for password reset and security notifications

Security Questions:

• Set security questions and answers
• Used for identity verification

Backup Codes:

• Save backup codes for two-factor authentication
• Used when primary verification method is unavailable

Plans and Billing

Plan Selection

SmartCV offers multiple plan options:

Free Plan:

• Basic resume creation features
• 3 resume templates
• Basic export functionality
• Limited AI suggestions

Professional Plan:

• All advanced features
• Unlimited resume count
• All professional templates
• Complete AI optimization
• Priority customer support

Enterprise Plan:

• Team collaboration features
• Batch management tools
• Customized services
• Dedicated account manager

Upgrade Account

To upgrade to a paid plan:

1. Visit "Plan Management" page
2. Choose suitable plan
3. Select payment cycle (monthly/yearly)
4. Complete payment process

Common Questions

Registration Related

Q: What should I do if I don't receive verification email during registration?

A: Please check the following:

• Check spam folder
• Confirm email address is entered correctly
• Wait a few minutes and resend
• Contact customer service for assistance

Q: Can I use work email to register?

A: Yes, but it is recommended to use personal email to avoid affecting account use due to job changes.

Login Related

Q: What should I do if I forgot my registered email?

A: If you remember your username or previously used email, you can contact customer service to help retrieve it.

Q: What should I do if third-party login has problems?

A: Please ensure:

• Third-party account status is normal
• Browser allows pop-up windows
• Clear browser cache and retry

Security Related

Q: How do I know if my account is secure?

A: Check regularly:

• Login history records
• Password strength
• Two-factor authentication status
• Bound email and phone

Next Steps

After completing account setup, you can:

1. Create your first resume
2. Learn basic operations
3. Explore advanced features