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> Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further.
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# Getting Started and Authentication

# Getting Started and Authentication

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TeachShare uses a passwordless authentication system, meaning there are no passwords to remember or reset. Users sign in by choosing one of two methods:

* **Continue with Google:** One-click OAuth sign-in using an existing Google account. This is the fastest option and is recommended for schools already using Google Workspace.
* **Continue with Email:** Enter an email address and TeachShare sends a secure magic link. Clicking the link in the email logs the user in instantly.

All users must confirm they are 18 years of age or older at sign-up, in compliance with data privacy regulations.

**Use Case:** A teacher at a Google Workspace school signs in with their school Google account in one click. A homeschool educator without a Google account uses their personal email to receive a magic link and is logged in within seconds.

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