> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.church.directory/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.church.directory/core-concepts/users/login-methods.md).

# Login Methods

### Email

The primary method of login is email.  Once an email address is added to a users' account in the Admin, the user can utilize the "Forgot Password" process to reset their password and login.

The "Reset Password" process is available as a link on both the mobile and web applications.

### Phone Number

A user can also use their phone number in place of an email address on the login screen.

An admin will first need to set a password on the users' behalf, and **securely** communicate that password to the user for login.

It is recommended that you communicate the password verbally, and do **not** write down, email or text a user's password to them.

It is also recommended that a user change their password after they have logged in, in the "My Account" section.

### Username

A user can also use a custom username in place of an email address on the login screen.

An admin will first need to set the username and password on the users' behalf, and **securely** communicate that username and password to the user for login.

It is recommended that you communicate the password verbally, and do **not** write down, email or text a user's password to them.

It is also recommended that a user change their password after they have logged in, in the "My Account" section.