# Accessing Atlas

### Logging In

1. Visit the [site](https://app.algoalpha.io/atlas) and click **Login** in the top navigation.
2. Sign in with your AlgoAlpha account that has access an active premium plan.
3. Once authenticated, you will be redirected to the **Atlas** chat.

You'll be taken directly to the Atlas chat interface, ready to start searching.

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If you don't have an AlgoAlpha plan yet, you can create one at [www.algoalpha.io](https://www.algoalpha.io/). Your Atlas access is tied to your AlgoAlpha membership.
{% endhint %}

### What You'll See

After logging in, Atlas opens to a clean chat interface with:

* A greeting: **"Hi, I'm Atlas."**
* A prompt: **"What strategy are we building today?"**
* A text input at the bottom for your message
* Your credit balance in the top-right corner

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