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Getting Started

Equa is an equity management platform that helps companies manage cap tables, stock option plans, agreements, and documents. This guide walks you through creating your account and getting set up.

Prerequisites

  • A valid email address
  • A modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge)

Creating Your Account

Step 1: Open the Registration Page

Go to app.equa.cc and click Sign Up. You can also register from the landing page by clicking Get Started.

Step 2: Choose a Sign-Up Method

Equa supports three ways to create an account:
  • Email and password — Enter your email address and choose a password.
  • Google — Click Sign in with Google to use your Google account. Your email is automatically verified.
  • Magic link — Enter your email address and click Send Magic Link. Check your inbox for a one-time sign-in link that expires in 15 minutes.

Step 3: Verify Your Email

If you signed up with email and password, you will receive a verification email. Open it and click the verification link. You must verify your email before you can access the platform.
If you signed in with Google, your email is automatically verified and you can skip this step.

Step 4: Accept Terms of Service

On your first login, you will be asked to accept the Equa terms of service. Review and accept to continue.

Completing Your Profile

Step 1: Open Your Profile

After signing in, click your avatar in the top-right corner and select Profile. You can also navigate to Settings > Profile.

Step 2: Fill In Your Details

Complete the following fields:
  • First name and Last name (required)
  • Profile photo — Upload a PNG or JPG image
  • Phone number
  • Date of birth
  • Address
You can add links to your LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram profiles. Each link is validated to ensure it is a valid URL.

Step 4: Save Your Profile

Click Save to update your profile. Your information is used across all organizations you belong to.

Creating Your First Organization

Step 1: Navigate to Organizations

From the dashboard, click Create Organization or go to Organizations > New.

Step 2: Enter Organization Details

Fill in the required fields:
  • Organization name — Your company or entity name
  • Company type — Select from LLC, C-Corp, S-Corp, or other available types
  • Equity structure — Choose the structure that matches your company

Step 3: Add Additional Details (Optional)

You can also provide:
  • EIN (Employer Identification Number)
  • Website
  • Phone number
  • Registration number
  • Start date
  • Business address

Step 4: Create the Organization

Click Create. You are automatically assigned as the owner of the new organization with full administrative access.

Common Tasks

Switching Between Organizations

If you belong to multiple organizations, use the organization switcher in the navigation bar. Click the current organization name to see all your organizations.

Enabling Two-Factor Authentication

  1. Go to Settings > Account
  2. Click Enable Two-Factor Authentication
  3. Scan the QR code with your authenticator app (Google Authenticator, Authy, etc.)
  4. Enter the verification code to confirm

Logging Out

Click your avatar in the top-right corner and select Log Out. Your session will be ended.

Tips

Your session stays active as long as you keep using the platform — each request resets the 42-minute inactivity timer. If you are idle for more than 42 minutes, you will be automatically logged out for security.
Use Google sign-in for the fastest onboarding experience — it skips email verification and fills in your name automatically.

Troubleshooting

Cause: The email may be in your spam or junk folder, or there may be a delay in delivery.Solution: Check your spam folder first. If you still do not see it, go back to the login page and request a new verification email. Make sure you entered the correct email address during registration.
Cause: Your email may not be verified yet.Solution: Check your inbox for the verification email and click the link. You must verify your email before accessing protected features.
Cause: Pop-ups may be blocked by your browser, or there may be a temporary issue with Google’s OAuth service.Solution: Allow pop-ups for app.equa.cc in your browser settings and try again. If the problem persists, use email/password or magic link sign-in instead.