2.1. Creating an Account
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If you want to use a particular installation of Bugzilla, first you
need to create an account. Ask the administrator responsible for your
installation for the URL you should use to access it. If you’re test-
driving Bugzilla, you can use one of the installations on Mozilla’s
Bugzilla (BMO) test server.

The process of creating an account is similar to many other websites.

1. On the home page, click the New Account link in the header. Enter
   your email address, then click the "Send" button.

   Note:

     If the New Account link is not available, this means that the
     administrator of the installation has disabled self-registration.
     Speak to the administrator to find out how to get an account.

2. Within moments, you should receive an email to the address you
   provided, which contains your login name (generally the same as the
   email address), and a URL to click to confirm your registration.

3. Once you confirm your registration, Bugzilla will ask you your real
   name (optional, but recommended) and ask you to choose a password.
   Depending on how your Bugzilla is configured, there may be minimum
   complexity requirements for the password.

4. Now all you need to do is to click the Log In link in the header or
   footer, enter your email address and the password you just chose
   into the login form, and click the Log in button.

You are now logged in. Bugzilla uses cookies to remember you are
logged in, so, unless you have cookies disabled or your IP address
changes, you should not have to log in again during your session.

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