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title: Sign-On to Counta
description: This article provides step-by-step instructions on the standard Counta login option. There are two Sign-On options.  Using the standard Counta sign on, or through Single Sign On (SSO) .
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November 13, 2026

# Sign-On to Counta

## This guide provides step-by-step instructions for logging into Counta using either the standard sign-on or Single Sign On (SSO).

### First Time Logging In?

1\. A link is generated by the system to create a password. Please ensure to keep a record of the password for future reference. A warning will be provided by the system if the incorrect password is placed. Please contact the organization's system administrator for any issues logging in.

Tip: Allow pop-ups from this site.

2\. Go to the Counta **LOGIN URL**

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**Americas:** [https://accountabilityone.com](https://accountabilityone.com)

**EMEA:** [https://accountabilityoneeu.com](https://accountabilityoneeu.com)

**APAC:** [https://accountabilityonesystem.com](https://accountabilityonesystem.com/)

***\*Note - Counta can be accessed through major web browsers (Chrome is preferred)***

3\. Enter Username: work email address.

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4\. Enter Password: The organization dictates the Counta password format. Please work with the system admin for more details.

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5\. Click "LOGIN Forgot your password?"

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### Single Sign On

6\. Single Sign-On allows you to give your employees one account for all of the systems your business uses. If you have SSO set up for your business, you can require users to log into Counta using their SSO credentials. Click [Single Sign-On](https://knowledgebase.counta.com/knowledge/single-sign-on-setup?hsLang=en) to learn more.

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