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Co-authored-by: Kremlin <53055508+Kremlin@users.noreply.github.com>
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---
title: Using built-in authentication
intro: 'When you use the default authentication method, all authentication details are stored within {% data variables.product.product_location %}. Built-in authentication is the default method if you dont already have an established authentication provider, such as LDAP, SAML, or CAS.'
redirect_from:
- /enterprise/admin/user-management/using-built-in-authentication
- /enterprise/admin/authentication/using-built-in-authentication
- /admin/authentication/using-built-in-authentication
versions:
ghes: '*'
type: how_to
topics:
- Accounts
- Authentication
- Enterprise
- Identity
shortTitle: Use built-in authentication
---
You can create custom messages that users will see on the sign in and sign out pages. For more information, see "[Customizing user messages on your instance](/enterprise/admin/user-management/customizing-user-messages-on-your-instance)."
## Configuring built-in authentication
{% data reusables.enterprise_site_admin_settings.access-settings %}
{% data reusables.enterprise_site_admin_settings.management-console %}
{% data reusables.enterprise_management_console.authentication %}
4. Select **Built in authentication**.
![Select built-in authentication option](/assets/images/enterprise/management-console/built-in-auth-select.png)
{% data reusables.enterprise_user_management.two_factor_auth_header %}
{% data reusables.enterprise_user_management.2fa_is_available %}
## Creating your account
Once your instance has been created, you'll need to create your own admin account.
1. On the "Create Admin Account" page at `http(s)://[hostname]/join`, choose your username, password, and email address, then click **Create an account**.
![Create Admin Account](/assets/images/enterprise/site-admin-settings/create-first-admin-acct.png)
{% data reusables.enterprise_site_admin_settings.sign-in %}
## Inviting users
{% data reusables.enterprise_site_admin_settings.access-settings %}
{% data reusables.enterprise_site_admin_settings.invite-user-sidebar-tab %}
{% data reusables.enterprise_site_admin_settings.invite-user-reset-link %}
{% tip %}
**Tip:** If email for notifications is configured on the appliance, an invite will also be sent to the provided email address.
{% endtip %}
## Further reading
- "[Configuring email for notifications](/admin/configuration/configuring-your-enterprise/configuring-email-for-notifications)"