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Getting StartedCreating an Account

Creating an Account

OpenFactory offers multiple ways to get started, including a guest mode for trying the platform without signing up.

Authentication Options

Guest Mode

Try OpenFactory without creating an account:

  1. Visit openfactory.tech 
  2. Click Continue as Guest
  3. Start building immediately

Guest mode features:

  • Full build functionality
  • Browser-based identification
  • Data migrates to your account if you sign up later

Google OAuth

Sign in with your Google account:

  1. Click Sign in with Google
  2. Select your Google account
  3. Authorize OpenFactory

GitHub OAuth

Perfect for developers:

  1. Click Sign in with GitHub
  2. Authorize the OpenFactory application
  3. Start building

GitHub sign-in also enables future integrations like webhooks and repository connections.

Email/Password

Traditional credentials:

  1. Click Sign up with Email
  2. Enter your email and create a password
  3. Verify your email address
  4. Sign in

Account Settings

After signing in, you can:

  • Update profile - Name and avatar
  • Manage organizations - Create and join teams
  • View build history - All your conversations and builds
  • API access - Generate API tokens (coming soon)

Organizations

When you create an account, you’re automatically added to a personal workspace. You can also:

  • Create organizations - For your company or team
  • Join organizations - Accept invitations from colleagues
  • Switch contexts - Work in multiple organizations

Learn more about organizations and teams.

Data Migration

If you started as a guest:

  1. Sign in with Google, GitHub, or email
  2. Your guest conversations are automatically migrated
  3. All your builds and configurations are preserved

Troubleshooting

Can’t sign in with Google/GitHub?

  • Ensure pop-ups are allowed for openfactory.tech
  • Try clearing your browser cache
  • Check if you’re using a VPN that might block OAuth

Email verification not received?

  • Check your spam folder
  • Ensure the email address is correct
  • Request a new verification email

Need help? Contact support at support@openfactory.tech