Setting Up Your Account

Getting started with CargoLint takes just a few minutes. Here’s how to create your account and get ready to upload your first document.

Creating your account

1. Go to the CargoLint sign-up page.
2. Enter your email address and create a password.
3. Click Create Account.

Your password should be strong and unique. We recommend using a password manager to keep track of it.

Verifying your email

After you create your account, we’ll send a verification email to the address you provided.

1. Check your inbox for an email from CargoLint.
2. Click the Verify Email link in the email.
3. If you don’t see the email within a few minutes, check your spam folder.

Email verification confirms you have access to the address you registered with and is required before you can upload documents.

Your first login

Once your email is verified, you can log in to CargoLint:

1. Go to the CargoLint login page.
2. Enter your email and password.
3. Click Sign In.

On your first login, you’ll be prompted to set up your organization.

Setting up your organization

An organization is your workspace in CargoLint. It’s where you and your team upload documents, manage extractions, and configure your account settings.

1. On the setup page, enter your organization name (e.g., “Acme Imports” or “Global Trade Co.”).
2. Enter your organization’s country.
3. Click Create Organization.

You can change your organization name and settings later in Settings > Organization.

Understanding your trial and plan

When you first sign up, you’re automatically enrolled in a 14-day free trial of the Free plan. During your trial, you get:

• 20 documents per month
• 1 user (you)
• All four document types
• Full access to the extraction and review features
• Dashboard with usage tracking

After your trial ends, you’ll continue on the Free plan indefinitely unless you upgrade.

Free plan details

The Free plan is designed for individuals or small teams exploring CargoLint:

• 20 documents per month: Once you’ve uploaded 20 documents, you won’t be able to upload more until your monthly quota resets on the first day of the next month.
• 1 user: Only you can access your account. To invite team members, you’ll need to upgrade to a paid plan.
• No billing required: The Free plan is completely free.

If you need more documents or team members, you can upgrade to a paid plan at any time through Settings > Billing.

Next steps

• Upload your first document: Go to the Dashboard and click Upload Document to get started.
• Invite team members: If you’re on a paid plan, go to Settings > Team Members to invite colleagues.
• Configure extraction settings: Visit Settings > Preferences to customize how documents are processed.
• Learn about document types: Review our documentation on the four document types CargoLint supports to understand what gets extracted.