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⚙️ Account Setup

Complete guide to setting up your customer account on Incentise

📝 Registration Process

Step 1: Initial Registration

Option A: Email & Password Registration

Required Information:

  • Email Address: Your primary email for account communication
  • Username: 3-30 characters, letters, numbers, underscores only
  • Password: 6-50 characters with letters, numbers, and special characters
  • User Type: Select "As a Customer" as your role

Option B: Google OAuth Registration

Quick Registration:

  • Google Account: Use your existing Google account
  • User Type: Select "As a Customer" as your role
  • Automatic Setup: Your email and basic profile info will be imported from Google

💡 Tip: Google OAuth registration is faster and more secure - no password to remember!

Step 2: Email Verification

For Email & Password Registration: After registration:

  1. Check Your Email: Look for verification email from Incentise
  2. Click Verification Email: Open the email and get the verification code
  3. Enter Verification Code: Use the code provided in the email
  4. Complete Verification: Your account will be activated

For Google OAuth Registration:

  • Automatic Verification: No email verification required
  • Ready to Use: Your account is immediately active

⚠️ Important: You cannot request incentives until email verification is complete (for email/password registration).

Step 3: Profile Completion

After login, complete your profile information

Personal Information:

  • Full Name: Your legal name for payout verification
  • Payout Account: For payout to receive cashback. You can setup this later after making request incentive to business
  • Phone Number: Optional, for account security and SMS notifications
  • Profile Picture: Optional, for personalization (automatically imported from Google for OAuth users)

🔐 Login Options

Method 1: Email & Password Login

Traditional Login:

  • Enter your registered email address
  • Enter your password
  • Click "Login" to access your account

Method 2: Google OAuth Login

Quick Login:

  • Click the "Google" button on the login page
  • Select your Google account
  • Automatically logged in without entering credentials

🔒 Security: Google OAuth is more secure as it uses Google's authentication system and doesn't require storing passwords.

🔐 Security Settings

Password Management

🔒 Strong Password Requirements:

  • Minimum 6 characters
  • Maximum 50 characters
  • Must include letters and numbers
  • Special characters recommended
  • Cannot be easily guessed

🔄 Password Best Practices:

  • Use unique passwords for each account
  • Include uppercase and lowercase letters
  • Add numbers and special characters
  • Avoid personal information
  • Change passwords regularly

Account Recovery

🔑 Recovery Options:

  • Email Recovery: Reset password via email
  • Google OAuth: Use Google account recovery (for OAuth users)
  • Support Contact: Contact customer service

🚨 Account Security

Security Best Practices

🔐 Protect Your Account:

  • Strong Passwords: Use unique, complex passwords (for email/password users)
  • Google OAuth: Use Google's security features (for OAuth users)
  • Regular Monitoring: Check your account activity regularly
  • Secure Devices: Only access from trusted devices
  • Logout: Always log out from shared computers

🚨 Security Alerts:

  • Suspicious Activity: Report unusual account activity
  • Unauthorized Access: Contact support immediately
  • Phishing Attempts: Never share your login credentials
  • Fake Programs: Report suspicious incentive programs

🔧 Troubleshooting

Common Setup Issues

❓ Email Not Received:

  • Check spam/junk folder
  • Verify email address is correct
  • Wait 10-15 minutes for delivery
  • Contact support if issue persists

❓ Verification Failed:

  • Double-check verification code
  • Ensure code hasn't expired
  • Try requesting a new code
  • Contact support for assistance

❓ Google OAuth Issues:

  • Ensure you're using a valid Google account
  • Check if pop-ups are blocked in your browser
  • Try clearing browser cache and cookies
  • Contact support if problem continues

❓ Profile Update Issues:

  • Clear browser cache and cookies
  • Try a different browser
  • Check internet connection
  • Contact support if problem continues

❓ Login Problems:

  • Email/Password Users: Verify email and password are correct
  • Google OAuth Users: Ensure you're logged into the correct Google account
  • Both: Check internet connection and try again