> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://helpcenter.gitprotect.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://helpcenter.gitprotect.io/sign-in-and-authentication/login-methods/login-with-username-and-password.md).

# Login with username and password

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
Connect to your **GitProtect Management Service**.

Use <kbd>\<ipAddress>:\<port></kbd> for the on-prem model or [your unique login URL](#user-content-fn-1)[^1] for SaaS model.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Enter your login and password in the appropriate fields and hit **Login**.

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{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

[^1]: You can find it in the welcome email sent by **GitProtect**.