Account Setup

Creating a TextUnited Account

1. Visit TextUnited.com and click on the "LOGIN" button located at the top right corner of the homepage.
2. Click the "Sign up for free" button to create a new account.
3. Fill in the registration form with your first name, last name, and business email address, and choose a strong password. You will also need to select your industry, role, and company size.
4. Choose your subscription plan carefully. Each plan comes with different features and pricing to suit your needs. For individual users, our Starter Plan is perfect; for teams, consider the Essential and Extended plans; and for global companies, consider the Enterprise plan.
5. Click "Register" to complete the signup process. You’ll receive a confirmation email. Follow the instructions to verify your account.

Setting up your TextUnited account

Once registered, personalize your account to tailor TextUnited to your needs:

Account Settings

Log in to your TextUnited account. Navigate to the "Account" section in the top-right corner.

Adding Personal and Company Data

Update your profile information, including your full name, job title, and company (if applicable). This helps us tailor communications and recommendations to your role.

Adding Payment Method

1. Navigate to the "Credit Card" section in your profile settings.
2. Enter your card details or click "ADD A NEW CARD" to add a new payment method. This is crucial for managing subscriptions and paying for additional services or features you opt for within TextUnited.

Company Settings

If you're representing a company, you'll find several settings tailored to corporate needs:

Review the "Company Settings" section to configure options that best suit your organization's workflow and security standards.

• Two-Factor Authentication: Enhances security by requiring a second verification step when logging in.
• Delete Source and Target Files When Archiving Projects: Automatically removes original and translated files once projects are archived, saving storage space.
• Do Not Store Source and Translated Content for Automatic Translations: Disables storing content for automatic translations, potentially increasing processing speed but reducing reusability.
• Allow Translators to Preview Files: Grants translators the ability to preview files before accepting them for translation.
• Allow Translators to Generate QA Reports: Permits translators to create Quality Assurance reports, aiding in the review process.
• Allow Translators to Use Machine Translation: Enables translators to utilize machine translation tools within TextUnited.
• Allow Viewing All Projects by Power Users: Allows designated power users to access projects across the organization.
• Use DeepL: Integrates DeepL for professional translation services. Requires a separate subscription to DeepL and provision of an API-CAT-Key.

Single Sign-On (SSO) Configuration

1. In the "SSO Settings" section, choose how you'd like to authenticate:
   • Logging in with SSO or Login and Password: Offers flexibility between traditional login methods and SSO.
   • Logging in with SSO Only: Restricts access to your account exclusively via SSO, enhancing security.
2. Set your SSO URL and enter the GUID provided by your identity provider. The GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) is a unique string that identifies your SSO configuration, ensuring secure and accurate authentication.

App Settings

Customize your app experience in the "App Settings":

• Set Number of Projects Per Page: Adjusts how many projects are displayed on a single page, improving readability and navigation.
• Set Default Filter: Tailor the default view of your project's dashboard. Options include viewing all projects, projects sent to TextUnited, projects done within the company, ongoing projects, completed projects, or projects created by you.

Note: You can always update these settings later if your preferences change.