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Account Setup

This guide walks you through creating your AstroManager account and completing the initial setup.

Creating Your Account

Step 1: Visit the Application

Navigate to app.astromanager.app in your web browser.

Step 2: Sign In / Sign Up

AstroManager uses Microsoft Azure AD B2C for secure authentication. You can:

  • Create a new account with your email address
  • Sign in with an existing Microsoft account
  • Sign in with Google (coming soon)

Sign In Page

Click the "Sign In" button to begin the authentication process.

Step 3: Complete Registration

If creating a new account:

  1. Enter your email address
  2. Create a secure password
  3. Verify your email address via the confirmation link
  4. Complete your profile information

Password Requirements

  • Minimum 8 characters
  • At least one uppercase letter
  • At least one lowercase letter
  • At least one number

Step 4: First Login

After successful authentication, you'll be directed to the AstroManager dashboard. On first login:

  1. Your 28-day free trial begins automatically
  2. A default observatory placeholder is created
  3. You're ready to configure your setup!

Initial Configuration

After creating your account, complete these essential setup steps:

1. Set Up Your Observatory

Your observatory defines your imaging location. Navigate to Settings → Observatories.

  1. Click "Add Observatory"
  2. Enter a name (e.g., "Home Observatory", "Remote Site")
  3. Set your coordinates:
  4. Latitude (e.g., 48.2082° N)
  5. Longitude (e.g., 16.3738° E)
  6. Elevation in meters
  7. Configure your observation parameters:
  8. Minimum Altitude - Objects below this won't be scheduled
  9. Horizon Profile - Optional custom horizon limits
  10. Click "Save"

Finding Your Coordinates

You can use Google Maps to find your exact coordinates. Right-click on your location and select "What's here?" to see the coordinates.

2. Configure Your Equipment

Navigate to Settings → Equipment to set up your imaging gear:

Telescope

  • Name: e.g., "8" Newtonian"
  • Focal Length: in millimeters
  • Aperture: in millimeters

Camera

  • Name: e.g., "ZWO ASI2600MC Pro"
  • Sensor Width/Height: in pixels
  • Pixel Size: in micrometers

Filter Wheel (Optional)

  • Add your filter names
  • Configure filter-specific settings

The equipment profile is used for: - Field-of-view calculations - Framing previews - Mosaic planning

3. Complete Your Profile

Navigate to Profile (click your email in the navigation menu):

  1. Personal Information
  2. First Name
  3. Last Name

  4. Contact Email (for notifications)

  5. Preferences

  6. Newsletter subscription

  7. Language preference

  8. Address (optional, for invoicing)

Understanding Your Subscription

Free Trial

Your free trial includes:

  • ✅ Full access to all features
  • ✅ 28 days duration
  • ✅ No credit card required
  • ✅ Automatic expiration (no charge)

After Trial

When your trial ends, you can:

  1. Subscribe - Choose a monthly, yearly, or lifetime plan
  2. Let it Expire - Your data is preserved for 30 days

Subscription Plans

Plan Price Best For
Monthly €29/month Flexibility, seasonal imaging
Yearly €290/year Regular imagers, save ~17%
Lifetime €2,500 one-time Dedicated astrophotographers

All plans include: - Full web application access - N.I.N.A. plugin - Remote monitoring - All future updates

View Detailed Pricing

Security

Authentication Security

  • OAuth 2.0 / OpenID Connect via Azure AD B2C
  • Multi-factor authentication available
  • Encrypted password storage
  • Session timeout after inactivity

Data Security

  • All data transmitted over HTTPS (TLS 1.3)
  • Data encrypted at rest
  • Regular security audits
  • GDPR compliant

API Keys

When you install the N.I.N.A. plugin, it will use your account credentials to authenticate. No separate API keys are required for personal use.

Troubleshooting

Can't Sign In?

  1. Check your email address - Ensure it's spelled correctly
  2. Reset your password - Use the "Forgot Password" link
  3. Clear browser cache - Sometimes old sessions cause issues
  4. Try a different browser - Rule out browser-specific issues

Email Verification Not Received?

  1. Check your spam/junk folder
  2. Add noreply@astromanager.app to your contacts
  3. Request a new verification email
  4. Contact support if issues persist

Account Locked?

After multiple failed login attempts, your account may be temporarily locked. Wait 15 minutes and try again, or contact support.

Next Steps

With your account set up:

  1. Quick Start Guide - Create your first target
  2. Install N.I.N.A. Plugin - Connect your imaging software
  3. Explore the DSO Database - Find targets to image