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# Your first day

> Accounts to activate, tools to install, and the people to meet before end of day one.

Your first day is all about getting oriented. Follow the checklist in order.

## Before you start

Your manager sent a welcome email with:

* A link to activate your company email
* Your start date and first-day schedule
* A Slack invite (if your email is active)

If any of these are missing, contact your manager or HR before any other tasks.

## Checklist

1. **Activate your company email** — Use the link in your welcome email. Set a strong password and enable two-factor authentication immediately.
2. **Set up your laptop** — Follow the [laptop setup guide](/onboarding/tools/laptop-setup). IT ships all machines with a base image, but you'll need to install role-specific tools.
3. **Connect to VPN** — Required before accessing internal systems. See [VPN setup](/onboarding/tools/vpn-setup).
4. **Claim your accounts** — Log in to Slack, your project tracker, and the HR portal. Credentials are in your welcome email or IT's onboarding ticket.
5. **Join your team channel** — Ask your manager which Slack channels to join. At minimum: your team channel, `#ask-anything`, and `#announcements`.
6. **Read today's standup notes** — Get context on what your team is working on before your first meeting.
7. **Meet your onboarding buddy** — HR pairs every new hire with a buddy. Reach out and set up a 30-minute intro.

## People to meet today

| Person                | Why                                  |
| --------------------- | ------------------------------------ |
| Your manager          | Walk through your first 30 days      |
| Your onboarding buddy | Day-to-day questions and context     |
| IT help desk          | Confirm your laptop and access setup |