> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://herd-security.gitbook.io/herd-security-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://herd-security.gitbook.io/herd-security-docs/getting-started/console-access-and-login.md).

# Console Access & Login

## Overview

Herd Security is managed through a cloud-based admin console that is provided to each individual organization. This is the hub of creating content, building workflows, setting up integrations, sending trainings & simulations, and tracking the results. To ensure that every piece of content sent is actively changing security behavior across your users.

{% hint style="info" %}
Looking for organization-wide configuration (integrations, API keys, approvals, threat-intel feeds, monitoring)? See the [Settings](/herd-security-docs/settings/settings.md) section.
{% endhint %}

## Console Access & Credentials

***

Every customer will gain initial access to the Herd console directly from a member of the Herd Security team. You have two options for your credentials, username & password or Okta Single-Sign-On. In either case you'll be provided an organization ID to begin the login process.

### Organization ID

Your OrgID is a unique identifier for your organization. Use this anytime you log in to Herd. You'll receive this from your customer support manager during the onboarding process. From your login URL, you'll be directed to the following screen.

\**Note that Organization ID's are case sensitive.*

<figure><img src="/files/c81Y5qoBgk89N5B9eQKy" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### Email & Password Login With AWS Cognito

If you selected to setup your console with AWS Cognito, you'll receive a welcome email to setup your login credentials. Once setup, you'll use your credentials to login in to Herd via the follow page.

<div data-full-width="false"><figure><img src="/files/og4jFqIuMehZvHaeG64V" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>

#### Forgot your password?

If your organization signs in with email and password, the sign-in form includes a **Forgot password?** link next to the Password field:

1. Enter the email address you sign in with and click **Send reset code**. Herd emails you a **6-digit code** (valid for one hour — check spam if it doesn't arrive within a minute or two).
2. Enter the code with your new password (at least 8 characters, with an uppercase and lowercase letter, a number, and a special character), then click **Reset password**.
3. Sign in with the new password. If your organization requires MFA, you'll be asked for your authenticator code as usual.

{% hint style="info" %}
If you were invited recently and have never signed in, there's no password to reset yet — ask an administrator to resend your invite and set your password from that email. Organizations that sign in through SSO manage passwords in their identity provider instead, so the link doesn't appear for them.
{% endhint %}

### Okta Single-Sign-On (SSO)

By using Okta SSO, for login, you can use your preexisting Okta credentials to login to Herd. See more details for setup on the [Okta SSO Onboarding doc](/herd-security-docs/okta/okta-single-sign-on.md).