> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://emotiv.gitbook.io/emotivbci/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://emotiv.gitbook.io/emotivbci/chapter1/logging-in.md).

# Logging in

Upon opening EmotivBCI, you will be asked to log in via the EMOTIV Launcher. You can log in using your EmotivID or your Facebook account.

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*Note: You need to be online the first time you login to EMOTIV Launcher so that the application can authenticate your credentials.*

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