# Working with the User Account

First time users have to create a new user account to be able to work with ToolsNet 8. The user account contains personal information like Name and Email.

When using ToolsNet 8 for the first time or when you sign out, the User selection dialog box will automatically open.

## Creating a New User Account

1. In the User selection dialog box, select Create new.

2. In the Create new user dialog box, insert Name and Email address, and then select OK.

## Select an Existing User

1. In the User selection drop-down list box, select Select.

2. In the drop-down list box that opens, select an existing user, and then select OK.