> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.bitbrokertrade.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# First login to BitBrokerTrade and the base menu explained

> Learn how to navigate the BitBrokerTrade platform after your first login: the main menu, profile settings and setting your notification preferences.

After your first login at [bitbroker.trade](https://bitbroker.trade) you land directly on the dashboard. On the left side of the screen, in the dark section, you find the complete menu structure that lets you reach every part of the application. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the navigation. It makes working with BitBrokerTrade much more manageable.

## Opening the application

Go to [bitbroker.trade](https://bitbroker.trade) in your browser. The login screen appears. Enter your email address and password and click on **Log in**. You are redirected straight to the dashboard.

<Tip>
  Save [bitbroker.trade](https://bitbroker.trade) as a bookmark in your browser so you can open the application quickly.
</Tip>

## The main menu (left sidebar)

In the dark section on the left side of the screen you find the main menu. From here you reach all functions of the platform:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Settings" icon="gear" href="/en/getting-started/settings">
    Here you manage your connected exchanges (Exchanges) and configure your traders.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Buy transactions" icon="arrow-down" href="/en/getting-started/buy-transactions">
    An overview of all open positions of your active traders.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Sell transactions" icon="arrow-up" href="/en/getting-started/sell-transactions">
    An overview of all closed positions and the realized return.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Dashboard" icon="chart-line" href="/en/getting-started/dashboard">
    The start screen with your profit, trading volume, credits balance and exchange balances.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## The account menu (top right)

In the top right of the screen you see your username, followed by a small icon. Click on that icon to open the account menu. This menu gives you access to personal settings and the log out option.

<Accordion title="Profile">
  Here you manage your personal account details:

  * **Email address** — the address linked to your account
  * **Password** — change your password whenever you want
  * **Personal details** — additional profile information

  Keep your details up to date so you can always be reached for important notifications.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Settings">
  In this submenu you specify in which situations you want to receive a confirmation email. Think of notifications for:

  * An executed buy transaction
  * An executed sell transaction
  * Insufficient credits balance

  Adjust these preferences to what works best for you.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Log out">
  Click on **Log out** to log out of the application safely. The traders keep running in the background even when you are not logged in.
</Accordion>

<Note>
  The traders also stay active when you are logged out. You do not need to stay logged in to use the automated trading function.
</Note>

## Next step

Now that you know the basic navigation, it is time to explore the dashboard and understand what all figures and charts tell you.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Understand the dashboard" icon="gauge" href="/en/getting-started/dashboard">
    Read what each section of the dashboard means and how to track your progress.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Configure settings" icon="sliders" href="/en/getting-started/settings">
    Add an exchange and activate your first trader.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>