--- title: "Getting Started with Fortanix Armor" slug: "fortanix-armor-getting-started" updated: 2026-04-06T09:42:08Z published: 2026-04-06T09:46:25Z canonical: "support.fortanix.com/fortanix-armor-getting-started" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://support.fortanix.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Getting Started with Fortanix Armor ## 1.0 Introduction This article helps you get started with the Fortanix Armor platform. It also describes: - How to sign up and log in to the Fortanix Armor platform. - How to create a new account on the Fortanix Armor platform. ## 2.0 Sign Up on Fortanix Armor Platform - New Users Fortanix Armor is a platform provided by Fortanix. If you are a new user and do not have an account on Fortanix Armor, you must sign up for Fortanix Armor to create and access your account. Perform the following steps to sign up for Fortanix Armor: 1. Go to the URL [https://armor.fortanix.com/](https://armor.fortanix.com/). 2. On the **Login** page, click **DON'T HAVE AN ACCOUNT? SIGN UP**. You will be navigating to the Fortanix [website](https://www.fortanix.com/). ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/c3bd85d2-4ad8-4d85-9f60-f1c168a3aad9/Images/Documentation/Armor_Sign Up.png) **Figure 1: Sign up for Fortanix Armor** 3. In the **SIGN UP FOR KEY INSIGHT** form: ![50.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/c3bd85d2-4ad8-4d85-9f60-f1c168a3aad9/Images/Documentation/25918871146516.png) **Figure 2: Fill in the signup form for Fortanix Key Insight** > [!NOTE] > NOTE > > Fortanix Armor offers a 30-day trial. After your free trial expires, contact Fortanix Support for assistance with next steps. - **First name**: Enter your first name. - **Last name**: Enter your last name. - **Email**: Enter your work Email. - **Phone number**: Enter your contact number. - **Country**: Select your country. - **I agree to receive other communications from Fortanix- see our**[**Privacy Policy**](https://www.fortanix.com/legal/privacy?__hsfp=659442714&__hssc=204571407.3.1713674796470&__hstc=204571407.b50923b2946704da93e0f230f226aaa2.1713603548622.1713603548622.1713674796470.2)**for more information**(Optional): Select this check box to confirm receiving the communication from Fortanix. 4. Click **SUBMIT**. This will take you to the Fortanix Armor SaaS **Sign Up** page. 5. On the **Sign Up** page: ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/c3bd85d2-4ad8-4d85-9f60-f1c168a3aad9/Images/Documentation/Armor_Sign Up Complete.png) **Figure 3: Sign up for Fortanix Armor** 1. The **Email address, First name**, and **Last name** fields will be automatically filled out based on the details you provided in *Step 3*. 2. **Password**: Enter a new password. 3. **Confirm password**: Retype the new password. *For more information on password requirements for Fortanix Armor SaaS user accounts, refer to*[*Section 2.1: Fortanix Armor SaaS Password Policy*](/v1/docs/fortanix-armor-getting-started#21-fortanix-armor-saas-password-policy)*.* 4. **I agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy:**Select this****check box to agree to the terms of service and privacy policy. 5. **I’m not a robot:**Select this check box to complete reCAPTCHA and help prevent automated abuse, ensuring only legitimate users can sign up and protect against security attacks and account takeovers. 6. Click **SIGN UP** to finalize your registration and complete the sign-up process**.** ### 2.1 Fortanix Armor SaaS Password Policy Below are the password-related settings and behaviors currently applicable to all Fortanix Armor SaaS user accounts: - **Minimum Length**: Passwords must contain at least **12** characters. - **Maximum Sequence**: No restrictions for sequential characters. - **Maximum Repetition**: No restrictions for repeating characters. - **Password Complexity**: No complexity requirements are enforced. Users may choose any combination of characters if the minimum length is met. - **Password Expiration**: Passwords do not expire. Users are not required to change their passwords periodically. - **Password Change Frequency/Password rotation**: No mandatory frequency or rotation period enforced for password updates. Users may change their passwords at any time, but are not forced to do so. - **Incorrect Password Attempts**: Accounts allow up to **10** incorrect password attempts before lockout. After exceeding this limit, the account is **temporarily locked** for **30 minutes** (1800 seconds). To unlock your account and log in again, enter the correct password and complete reCAPTCHA verification. - **Password Reuse**: Password reuse is restricted. Users cannot reuse their previous 4 passwords. If users attempt to use a previously used password, the following error message is displayed: “Error: The new password has been used previously. Please choose a different password.” - **Temporary Passwords**: Temporary passwords are not used or issued for the login or onboarding process. - **Password History**: The system maintains a history of the last **4** passwords, preventing reuse during password updates. ### 2.2 Verify the Email Address This section describes the steps to verify your email address after signing up. 1. After you click **SIGN UP**, an email will be sent to your registered email address. If you have not received the email, click **RESEND VERIFICATION EMAIL** to send the email again. ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/c3bd85d2-4ad8-4d85-9f60-f1c168a3aad9/Images/Documentation/Armor_Resend Email Link.png) **Figure 4: Account creation confirmation** 2. In the received email, click **CONFIRM EMAIL** or paste the URL in your browser to verify your account. ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/c3bd85d2-4ad8-4d85-9f60-f1c168a3aad9/Images/Documentation/Armor-email.png) **Figure 5: Confirm account creation** 3. After account verification, you will receive the confirmation message in Fortanix Armor. Click **Proceed to accounts** to create your first account on Fortanix Armor. *For more information on adding your first Fortanix Armor account, refer to*[*Section 4.0: Create an Account*](/v1/docs/fortanix-armor-getting-started#40-create-an-account)*.* ## 3.0 Log In to Fortanix Armor Platform - Existing Users You can directly log in to the Fortanix Armor platform if you have already signed up and have an account on the platform. Perform the following steps to log in to the Fortanix Armor: 1. Go to the URL [https://armor.fortanix.com/](https://armor.fortanix.com/). 2. On the**Login**page, you can authenticate with Fortanix Armor using any of the following methods: - Using password - Using a Single Sign-On (SSO) ### 3.1 Using Password Perform the following steps to log in to Fortanix Armor using a password: 1. On the Fortanix Armor **Log In** page, enter the **Email address** and click **LOG IN WITHOUT SSO**. ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/c3bd85d2-4ad8-4d85-9f60-f1c168a3aad9/Images/Documentation/Armor_Log In.png) **Figure 6: Log in to Fortanix Armor** 1. Enter your **Password**. Click **LOG IN** to log in to Fortanix Armor. ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/c3bd85d2-4ad8-4d85-9f60-f1c168a3aad9/Images/Documentation/Armor_Log In Enter Password.png) **Figure 7: Log in with a password** > [!NOTE] > NOTE > > Click ![Hide Password.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/c3bd85d2-4ad8-4d85-9f60-f1c168a3aad9/Images/Documentation/26217622266388.png) to view your password and click ![Show Password.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/c3bd85d2-4ad8-4d85-9f60-f1c168a3aad9/Images/Documentation/26217616328980.png) to hide your password for security purposes. #### 3.1.1 Reset Password If you have forgotten your password, you can reset it. Perform the following steps to reset the password: 1. On the **Log In** page, click**LOG IN WITHOUT SSO**. 2. Click **Forgot password?.** 3. Enter your **E-mail address** used during login. 4. Select **I’m not a robot** to complete reCAPTCHA and confirm that the request is made by a human, not an automated bot or malicious software. 5. Click **RESET PASSWORD**. 6. You will receive an email at the address provided in *Step 3.* 7. In the received email, click the password reset link. 8. On the **Reset password** page: The new password will only be accepted if it meets all security requirements, including a minimum length of twelve characters. *For more information on password requirements for Fortanix Armor SaaS user accounts, refer to*[*Section 2.1: Fortanix Armor SaaS Password Policy*](/v1/docs/fortanix-armor-getting-started#21-fortanix-armor-saas-password-policy)*.* 1. **New password**: Enter a new password. 2. **Confirm new password**: Re-enter the new password. 3. Click **SAVE PASSWORD** to reset your password. 9. If your password is reset, you will be redirected to the **Log In** page to log in with the new password. ### 3.2 Using SSO The Fortanix Armor accounts can be integrated with third-party Single Sign-On (SSO) providers. When an account is configured for SSO, users in that account can log in with their SSO credentials. *For information on setting up SSO for your accounts, refer to*[*Fortanix Armor Identity and Access Management (IAM)*](https://support.fortanix.com/docs/fortanix-armor-identity-and-access-management-iam)*.* Perform the following steps to log in to Fortanix Armor using the SSO: 1. On the **Log In** page, enter the **Email address** and click **LOG IN**. 2. Select the necessary SSO authentications that have already been set up. Follow the specific instructions for the selected SSO and log in using that configuration. For example, you might log in using the **AZURE_OAUTH** configuration. ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/c3bd85d2-4ad8-4d85-9f60-f1c168a3aad9/Images/Documentation/Armor-LoginSSO.png) **Figure 8: Log in using SSO** > [!NOTE] > NOTE > > If SSO authentication is not set up, Fortanix Armor will prompt you to log in with a password as explained in [*Section 3.1: Using Password*](/v1/docs/fortanix-armor-getting-started#31-using-password). ## 4.0 Create an Account After you log in, you can add a new Fortanix Armor account to access the available solutions: - **Identity & Access Management** - **Key InsightTM** - **Data Security ManagerTM** Perform the following steps to add a new account for the first time: 1. On the **Add Account** page, enter the **Account name** and click **CREATE** to add the new account. ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/c3bd85d2-4ad8-4d85-9f60-f1c168a3aad9/Images/Documentation/Armor_Add Account from Scratch.png) **Figure 9: Add a New Fortanix Armor account** 2. After adding the account, you will navigate to the **Available Solutions** page to access the required solutions. *For more information on the available solutions, refer to* [*Fortanix Armor Solutions*](/v1/docs/fortanix-fortanix-armor-solutions). ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/c3bd85d2-4ad8-4d85-9f60-f1c168a3aad9/Images/Documentation/Armor Available Solutions(1).png) **Figure 10: Access available solutions** The new account created will also be added to the **Accounts** page. ## 5.0 Additional References - *For more information on accessing and managing Fortanix Armor accounts, refer to*[*Account Management*](https://support.fortanix.com/docs/fortanix-armor-account-management)*.* - *For more information on managing the Fortanix Armor user profile, refer to*[*User Profile Management*](https://support.fortanix.com/docs/fortanix-armor-user-profile-management)*.* Fortanix Armor is a comprehensive cybersecurity solution that protects data and applications across on-premises, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments. It integrates Fortanix solutions into a single unified product, securing data throughout its lifecycle. Built on the **Confidential Computing** **Platform**, it ensures real-time encryption of data at rest, in transit, and during processing. Additionally, it includes platform services such as Identity and Access Management (IAM), Key Management Service (KMS), and Audit and Monitoring to simplify security management. ## Related - [Fortanix Armor Solutions](/fortanix-armor-solutions.md) - [Fortanix Armor Identity and Access Management (IAM)](/fortanix-armor-identity-and-access-management-iam.md) - [Plugin Library](/dsm-plugin-library.md) - [Getting Started with Cloud Connection](/fortanix-key-insight-getting-started-with-cloud-connection.md) - [Fortanix Armor Overview](/fortanix-armor-overview.md)