# Register/Login

<p class="callout warning"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If Dark Chat is integrated into an in-game platform, </span>**such as FiveM**, registering and connecting with Discord may not be possible. In such cases, alternative authentication methods are provided.</p>

### Creating an Account

To start using Dark Chat RP:

1. Visit the Dark Chat homepage.
2. <span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Click on the </span>****Sign Up****<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> button.</span>

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#### Accepting the Rules

Once logged in, you must accept the rules before you can begin using the system.

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### Logging In

1. Navigate to the login page.
2. Choose one of the following methods:

- ****Discord Authentication****:
    - Click the "Log in with Discord" button and follow the instructions to connect using your Discord account.
- ****Username and Password****:
    - <span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Enter your username and password, then click </span>****Log In****.

<p class="callout warning">To use Dark Chat, you must also be a member of the server's Discord community.</p>