> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://formsplugin.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Authentication

> How to sign in to Forms Plugin and manage your account.

# Authentication

Some features in Forms Plugin - including templates, advanced field types, and integrations - require you to be signed in with a Forms Plugin account.

## Signing In

1. Open Forms Plugin in Framer
2. If you are not signed in, you will see a **Sign In** prompt
3. Click **Sign In** and follow the authentication flow
4. Once signed in, your account avatar appears in the top-right corner of the plugin

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/formsplugin/nuH6w9HyT7O56VW4/images/screenshots/getting-started/sign-in.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=nuH6w9HyT7O56VW4&q=85&s=7b54dd712d0e0fa95cf20f078b281def" alt="Sign in prompt" width="1025" height="1024" data-path="images/screenshots/getting-started/sign-in.png" />
</Frame>

<Info>
  Signing in is free. A free account gives you access to Basic field types and lets you explore the template library.
</Info>

## Why Sign In?

Your account links your plugin session to your Forms Plugin subscription. Signing in is required to:

* Access the **Templates** library
* Use **Advanced** and **CAPTCHA** field types (on eligible plans)
* Enable **Integrations** such as HubSpot and Brevo
* Activate a paid license key

Without signing in, you can still create simple forms with basic fields, but most features will be unavailable.

## Managing Your Account

Once signed in:

* Your **profile avatar** appears in the top-right corner of the plugin panel
* Click the avatar to access account options
* From there you can view your current plan and manage your session

## Signing Out

To sign out:

1. Click your **avatar** in the top-right corner of the plugin
2. Select **Sign Out** from the dropdown menu

You can sign back in at any time without losing your forms or settings.

## Next Steps

* [Create your first form](/getting-started/quick-start)
* [Activate a license key](/plans/activate-license)