> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.usmewe.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Create Account

> Get started with usmewe in minutes

# Create Your Account

Get started with usmewe in just a few steps.

## Overview

Creating an account on usmewe is simple and doesn't require traditional KYC. You'll need:

* An email address OR Google account
* A crypto wallet (MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, etc.)

## Step 1: Sign Up

<Steps>
  <Step title="Visit the App">
    Go to [app.usmewe.com](https://web-production-c1f2a.up.railway.app) and click **Get Started**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose Sign-up Method">
    Select your preferred method:

    * **Google** (Recommended) - One-click sign up
    * **Email** - Create with email and password
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify Email">
    If using email, check your inbox and click the verification link
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  Using Google sign-up is the fastest way to get started!
</Tip>

## Step 2: Connect Your Wallet

After signing up, you'll need to connect a crypto wallet:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Click Connect Wallet">
    On the dashboard, click the **Connect Wallet** button
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Your Wallet">
    Choose from supported wallets:

    * MetaMask
    * Coinbase Wallet
    * WalletConnect
    * Rainbow
  </Step>

  <Step title="Approve Connection">
    Follow the prompts in your wallet to approve the connection
  </Step>

  <Step title="Sign Message">
    Sign a message to verify wallet ownership (this is free, no gas required)
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  Your wallet is how you'll receive loan funds and interact with the protocol. Make sure you have access to this wallet!
</Note>

## Step 3: Complete Your Profile

Enhance your profile to build trust:

| Field           | Required    | Impact               |
| --------------- | ----------- | -------------------- |
| Display Name    | Yes         | Shown to other users |
| Profile Picture | No          | Personalization      |
| Notifications   | Recommended | Stay informed        |

## Your Initial Trust Score

When you create an account, you start with a **Trust Score of 0**:

```
Initial Score Breakdown:
├── Seniority: 0/12 (grows monthly)
├── Repayment History: 0/40 (need loan repayments)
├── Transaction Volume: 0/20 (need transactions)
├── Social Network: 0/15 (add guardians)
└── Level Bonus: 0/13 (earn XP)

Total: 0/100
```

## Quick Ways to Build Your Score

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Add Guardians" icon="users" href="/guides/users/add-guardians">
    +5 points per guardian (up to 15 points)
  </Card>

  <Card title="Make Your First Deposit" icon="coins" href="/guides/users/stake-vault">
    +25 XP for first deposit
  </Card>

  <Card title="Complete Profile" icon="user" href="#">
    +10 XP for full profile
  </Card>

  <Card title="Take a Small Loan" icon="hand-holding-dollar" href="/guides/users/request-loan">
    +2 points per repayment
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Security Tips

<Warning>
  Keep your account secure from day one!
</Warning>

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Use a Strong Password" icon="lock">
    If using email sign-up, use a unique, strong password with:

    * 12+ characters
    * Mix of letters, numbers, symbols
    * Not used on other sites
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Secure Your Wallet" icon="wallet">
    * Never share your seed phrase
    * Use a hardware wallet for large amounts
    * Enable wallet security features
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Enable Notifications" icon="bell">
    Stay informed about:

    * Loan due dates
    * Withdrawal requests
    * Security alerts
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Earn XP for Getting Started

Complete these actions to earn XP and level up:

| Action                | XP Earned |
| --------------------- | --------- |
| Complete registration | +100      |
| Add first Guardian    | +50       |
| First deposit         | +25       |
| Complete profile      | +10       |

## Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Didn't receive verification email?">
    1. Check your spam folder
    2. Try resending the email
    3. Contact [support@usmewe.com](mailto:support@usmewe.com)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Wallet won't connect?">
    1. Make sure your wallet extension is installed
    2. Try refreshing the page
    3. Clear browser cache and try again
    4. Try a different browser
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Wrong network?">
    usmewe runs on BASE. Switch your wallet to:

    * Network: BASE Mainnet
    * Chain ID: 8453
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Add Guardians" icon="users" href="/guides/users/add-guardians">
    Boost your Trust Score
  </Card>

  <Card title="Request a Loan" icon="hand-holding-dollar" href="/guides/users/request-loan">
    Get your first loan
  </Card>
</CardGroup>