# Getting Started

How to log in and getting around the navigation

- Logging in  
    
    - Use the main Login button on the homepage to log in. It will attempt to use SSO through your CU Boulder-managed Microsoft account first by default. If that fails for any reason, you will be prompted to enter your IdentiKey and password.
- Account Profiles  
    
    - Student users have access to an individual profile page where they can see their Upcoming Workshops, Past Workshops, and Requests.
- Navigation Menus 
    - Start from the **Requests** menu to: 
        - submit a new request (Requests > Make a Request)
        - see the status of your current requests (Requests > My Requests)
    - Start from the **Workshops** menu to: 
        - browse the workshop catalog (Workshops > Register for Workshops)
        - see your upcoming workshops (Workshops > My Upcoming Workshops)
        - see your past workshops (Workshops > My Past Workshops)Navigation Menus
    - Start from the **Resources** menu to: 
        - view available software applications on lab computers or via CEAS Cloud Computing (Resources > Software)
        - view FAQ for SolidWorks (Resources> SolidWorks FAQ)
        - view building info including hours, related links, and contact info (Resources > Hours & Location)
        - view the directory of building staff and personnel (Resources > Staff Directory)
        - find student jobs (Resources > Undergraduate Student Job Opportunities)
        - submit a help ticket to IT (Resources > Submit IT Ticket)
    - Open the **Store** to buy parts and supplies
    - Open the **Profile** to see your upcoming and past workshops, requests, and communication preferences
    - Open the **Wiki** to access documentation about the ITLL Website and information about resources