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 Logging in to District
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Overview
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To access the administration dashboard and manage your website content, you'll need to log in to District using your email or username and password.

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How to log in
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1. Navigate to your site's login page.
2. Enter your **username or email** and **password** in the relevant fields.
3. Click the **Log in** button.
4. Once you're logged in, you'll be redirected to the administration dashboard. From here, you can manage site content, users, and configuration settings, depending on your assigned user role.

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Reset your password
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If you've forgotten your password, you can use the self-service password reset option on the login page:

1. Click the **Reset your password** link on the login page.
2. Enter your **username or email address** and click **Submit**.
3. Check your email inbox (or spam folder) for a password reset link and click the link.
4. Enter a new password and save your changes.

> **ℹ️ Info:** If you don't see a self-service password reset option on your login page, contact your site administrator to have your password reset.

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What you'll see after logging in
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After logging in, you'll see a menu bar. The options available to you will depend on your permissions:

![](/storage/ZZ3IlFYovKQ4KjYE01CsBvX4FNO1iPVQ8cGJ5tr6.png)

Menu ItemDescription**Content**Create, view, and manage your site content.**Structure**Manage menus, webforms, and taxonomy.**Configuration**Adjust site settings, workflows, and search and sitemap settings.**People**Manage user accounts, roles, and permissions.> **⚠️ Warning:** Your available options will depend on your assigned user role. Not all menu items may be visible to you.

### Related articles

- [**User roles and permissions overview**](/articles/user-roles-and-permissions-overview)
- [**Create site content**](/articles/create-site-content)
- [**View and manage all site content**](/articles/view-and-manage-all-site-content)

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