# Getting Access

There are three paths into TheContentForge. Which one applies depends on whether you're starting a new workspace or joining an existing one.

### 1. New workspace via self-serve checkout (Starter or Pro)

If you're a founder or buying team starting a new workspace:

1. Open the [Pricing](/thecontentforge-docs/reference/pricing.md) page and pick **Starter** or **Pro**.
2. Complete checkout. Checkout creates a new workspace with you as the Owner.
3. You'll receive an invitation email at the address you used at checkout. Set your password and sign in.
4. You land on the Setup Wizard at `/org-setup`. Walk through it to configure your workspace.

This is the fastest way to start. You own the workspace from day one and can invite teammates from Settings → Users once you're in.

### 2. Founder-led demo (Enterprise or Custom)

If you're a larger team, multi-brand operation, or need a configuration beyond Starter/Pro:

1. Click **Book Founder-Led Demo** anywhere on the public site, or open `/login?tab=request&intent=demo` directly.
2. Submit the short form with your name, email, organization, and a note about what you're looking for.
3. The team will reach out by email to schedule a demo and scope the right setup.

Enterprise and Custom workspaces are configured for your team's specific workflow — onboarding, role structure, brand voice setup, and integrations are arranged ahead of time.

### 3. Invitation to an existing workspace

If your team already has a TheContentForge workspace and you need to join it as a teammate:

1. Ask an **Owner** or **Admin** of that workspace to invite you from their Users page.
2. You'll receive an invitation email. Set your password and sign in.
3. The Owner or Admin assigns your role (Member, Editor, Admin) on invitation; they can change it later.

There is no self-request flow for joining an existing workspace — invitations are the only way in. The Request Access form on the login page is a lead-capture form for new founders and demo requests; it is not connected to existing workspaces.

### After you sign in

See [Your First Login](/thecontentforge-docs/getting-started/first-login.md) for what to do next, and [User Roles](/thecontentforge-docs/getting-started/user-roles.md) to understand what your role lets you do.


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