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Signing in and recovering access to your client account

Use the Client Area link on this website to sign in. Your client-area password is separate from your server login unless you deliberately reused it; use unique credentials for each. An authenticated account is the best place to review services, invoices and existing tickets.

If you cannot sign in

  • Check the email address associated with your account, keyboard layout and any password-manager entry.
  • Use the password-reset page and follow the instructions sent to the account email. Check junk folders and allow time for delivery.
  • If the message does not arrive, avoid repeated requests and contact us through the support form. Describe the problem without sharing your password.
  • If an extra security challenge is enabled, use its recovery process. Account recovery may require ownership verification.

Keep your registered email address current and restrict access to it. Do not send identification documents or recovery codes unless support has explained the required verification method and secure transfer channel.

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