Creating your Microscope.ai account is the first step toward monitoring and optimizing your brand's presence in AI-powered search results. This guide walks you through the account creation process from start to finish.
Before You Start
Before creating your account, make sure you have:
- A valid business email address
- Your company or organization name
- Information about your website or brand to monitor
- Authorization to create accounts for your organization (if required by your company)
Account Types
Microscope.ai offers different subscription plans to suit various needs:
- Trial - Free trial to explore the platform (5 projects, 4 products, 10 daily executions)
- Focus - For focused monitoring (100 projects, 20 products, 2 users)
- Magnify - For comprehensive monitoring (300 projects, 10 users, 500 daily executions)
- Enterprise - For large-scale operations (unlimited projects and analyses, 10 users)
You can start with a trial and upgrade at any time as your needs grow.
Step-by-Step Account Creation
Step 1: Access the Signup Page
Navigate to the Microscope.ai signup page:
- Go to app.microscope.ai in your web browser
- Click on the Sign Up or Get Started button
- You will be directed to the account creation form
Step 2: Enter Your Information
Fill in the required information:
- Email Address - Use a valid business email that you have access to
- Password - Create a strong password (minimum 8 characters, including letters and numbers)
- Full Name - Your first and last name
- Organization Name - Your company or organization name (you can change this later)
Use a strong, unique password. We recommend using a password manager to generate and store secure passwords.
Step 3: Accept Terms and Conditions
Review and accept:
- Terms of Service
- Privacy Policy
- Data Processing Agreement (if applicable for your region)
Make sure you understand how your data will be used and protected.
Step 4: Submit Your Registration
After filling in all required fields:
- Double-check that your email address is correct
- Click the Create Account or Sign Up button
- Wait for the confirmation message
Email Verification
After submitting your registration, you will need to verify your email address.
Verification Process
- Check your inbox - Look for an email from Microscope.ai (usually arrives within a few minutes)
- Open the verification email - The subject line will typically be "Verify your Microscope.ai account"
- Click the verification link - This will activate your account
- Return to the login page - You may be automatically logged in, or you may need to log in manually
If You Don't Receive the Email
If the verification email doesn't arrive:
- Check your spam or junk folder
- Wait 5-10 minutes (sometimes delivery is delayed)
- Check that you entered your email address correctly
- Request a new verification email from the login page
- Contact support if the problem persists
First Login
Once your email is verified, you can log in to your new account:
- Go to app.microscope.ai
- Enter your email address and password
- Click Log In
- You will be directed to your new Microscope.ai dashboard
What to Expect
On your first login, you will:
- See a form to create your first project
- Have access to all features included in your plan
- Be able to start setting up your AI search monitoring immediately
Initial Setup Tasks
After creating your account, we recommend completing these initial setup tasks:
1. Complete Your Profile
- Add your full name
- Upload a profile photo (optional)
2. Set Up Your Organization
- Confirm your organization name
- Add organization details and description
- Set up billing information (if not on trial)
- Review organization settings
3. Invite Team Members
If you plan to work with a team:
- Navigate to Organization settings
- Click Invite Members
- Enter team members' email addresses
- Send invitations (Note: All members currently have full access)
- Consider who you invite carefully, as everyone will have complete access
4. Choose Your Subscription Plan
If you started with a trial:
- Review available subscription plans
- Assess your monitoring needs
- Upgrade to a paid plan when ready
- Enter payment information
Security Best Practices
Keep your account secure by following these recommendations:
Password Security
- Use a unique password that you don't use for other services
- Make it at least 12 characters long
- Include uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and special characters
- Change your password regularly
- Never share your password with others
Account Access
- Log out when using shared computers
- Don't save your password in public browsers
- Review your account activity regularly
- Enable two-factor authentication if available
- Report any suspicious activity immediately
Common Issues and Solutions
Can't Create Account
If you encounter errors during signup:
- Check that your email address is in the correct format
- Ensure your password meets the minimum requirements
- Try a different web browser
- Clear your browser cache and cookies
- Disable browser extensions temporarily
- Contact support if the issue persists
Email Already in Use
If you see a message that your email is already registered:
- You may have already created an account - try logging in instead
- Use the Forgot Password feature to reset your password
- Check if a colleague registered using your email
- Contact support to verify account ownership
Organization Name Conflict
If your desired organization name is taken:
- Add a descriptor (e.g., "Acme Corp Marketing" instead of "Acme Corp")
- Use your full legal name
- Include your location or division
- Remember: you can change the organization name later in settings
Next Steps
Now that your account is created, you're ready to:
- Complete your first login - Access your new dashboard
- Explore the interface - Familiarize yourself with the platform
- Create your first project - Set up monitoring for your brand
- Add products - Build your product catalog
- Run your first analysis - Start monitoring your AI presence
Take advantage of the help resources to get up to speed quickly. The sooner you start monitoring, the sooner you'll gain valuable insights.
Getting Help
If you need assistance during account creation:
- Help Center - Browse articles and guides
- Email Support - Contact the support team
- Live Chat - Get immediate assistance (if available)
- Documentation - Access detailed technical documentation
- Community Forum - Connect with other users
Welcome to Microscope.ai! We're excited to help you optimize your brand's presence in AI-powered search.