The first time you start up Groove, the Groove Account Configuration Wizard opens and displays a "Welcome to Groove" screen. Complete the wizard as follows:
- Select Create a new Groove account and click Next.
If you want to use a Groove account you already have on another computer instead of creating a new account, select Use a Groove account you have already created. See Use your account on another computer for more information.
- If prompted, select a certificate for verifying your Groove identity, and click Next.
You see this prompt only if your Groove account is governed by a management policy that requires a signed verification certificate. Typically, such certificates are used in workplaces that use a "smartcard" log-in system.
- If prompted, select an option for the Groove Account Configuration Code prompt and click Next.
- If you already have your Groove Account Configuration Code handy, click I have a Groove Account Configuration Code
- If you do not know where to find your Groove Account Configuration Code, but you think an administrator has created one for you, click I need help finding my Groove Account Configuration Code.
- If you do not have a Groove Account Configuration Code, and you believe you do not require one for this Groove account, click I don't have a Groove Account Configuration Code.
- If prompted, enter your Groove Account Configuration Code and the Groove Account Configuration Server.
Typically, the Groove Account Configuration Server information is filled in for you. If it is not, and you are unsure of what to enter in this field, ask your Groove administrator.
- Complete the Enter Groove Account Information screen as follows and click Next:
- Enter an account name and an email address.
The name you enter is the contact identity (display name) by which people will recognize you. Depending on how you obtained Groove, the account name and email address fields may already be filled out for you and not editable. This is typically the case if you obtained Groove at your workplace either as part of Microsoft Office or as a separate download.
Note You cannot use the following characters in an account name: {}=/;
If you selected a verification certificate (from Step 2), you can click the link to use a smartcard or certificate to secure your account (instead of using a password).
- Select an option for listing your account identity in the Public Groove Directory.
Listing your account identity enables other Groove users to find you and start Groove activities with you.
- Click Finish.
When you complete the Account Configuration Wizard, Groove creates the account and opens the Groove Launchbar.
