> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.impossiblecloud.com/partner-portal-help/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.impossiblecloud.com/partner-portal-help/management-console-guide/getting-started.md).

# Getting Started

Upon confirming the partnership agreement, Impossible Cloud or your dedicated distributor will get in touch with you to provide you with sign-up instructions. You will receive the following details:

* **Your login**: This is the username required for signing in.
* **Login instructions**: This is a brief description on how to access your account for the first time.

For the best security, we highly encourage resetting your initial password, updating it on a recurring basis, and activating the Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).

{% hint style="info" %}
Note: An administrator account for the Impossible Cloud Management Console (ICMC) and a root storage account for Impossible Cloud Storage Console (ICSC) are distinct accounts for two different systems. As our partner, you will receive access only for ICMC. However, you can create your own storage account to ICSC from ICMC. Creating the storage account using the same email login is possible.
{% endhint %}

The Impossible Cloud Management Console (ICMC) can be accessed using a distributor's account or a channel partner's account.

* [Using ICMC as a Distributor.](/partner-portal-help/management-console-guide/using-icmc-as-a-distributor.md)
* [Using ICMC as a Channel partner](/partner-portal-help/management-console-guide/using-icmc-as-a-channel-partner.md).

Check out our [knowledge base article](/partner-portal-help/overview/readme.md) to understand better about how the ICMC and ICSC works.

Here is the [list of key terms](/partner-portal-help/management-console-api/management-console-api.md) that are being used in this guide.


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