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title: Creating Your Account
description: "Sign up for DOT Lead Scout, choose a plan, and access the portal for the first time. Table of contents - [How to Sign Up](#0-toc-title) - [Your First Login](#1-toc-title) - [What You'll See in the Portal](#2-toc-title) - [Recommended Next Steps](#3-toc-title)…"
url: "https://dotleadscout.com/docs/creating-your-account/"
updated: "2026-03-31"
category: Getting Started
---

# Creating Your Account

Sign up for DOT Lead Scout, choose a plan, and access the portal for the first time.

      Table of contents

- [How to Sign Up](#0-toc-title)
- [Your First Login](#1-toc-title)
- [What You'll See in the Portal](#2-toc-title)
- [Recommended Next Steps](#3-toc-title)

## How to Sign Up

Creating a DOT Lead Scout account takes less than two minutes. No credit card is required to start your free trial.

                     Visit the Sign-Up Page Go to dotleadscout.com/portal and click Create Account. You can also reach the sign-up page through any of the "Get Started" buttons on the main website.               Enter Your Details Provide your name, email address, and create a password. Your email will be used for login, notifications, and outreach features.               Start Your Free Trial Your trial activates immediately. You'll land on the portal dashboard where you can explore the platform, create your first lead list, and preview carrier data in your area.               Choose a Plan (When Ready) When you're ready to unlock full contact details, CRM tools, and expanded search, go to My Plan in the sidebar and select Scout, Engage, or Autopilot. Payment is processed securely through Stripe.

## Your First Login

After creating your account, you’ll see the **onboarding tour** — a quick walkthrough of the platform’s key features. This tour adapts to your plan level, highlighting the tools available to you.

You’ll also see a **progress checklist** in the Help panel (accessible via the help icon). This checklist guides you through the essential setup steps and tracks your progress as you complete each one.

## What You'll See in the Portal

The portal is organized into tabs accessible from the sidebar. Here’s what each section does:

## Recommended Next Steps

After creating your account, we recommend completing these setup steps in order. Each one takes just a minute or two and unlocks important features.

                   Set Up Your Clinic Location Enables distance calculations and map radius rings centered on your practice.               Set Your DOT Exam Price Powers the revenue estimate on each lead so you can prioritize by potential value.               Create Your First Lead List Enter a zip code and radius to see the motor carriers near your clinic.                 Pro Tip

Complete all three setup steps before diving into leads. With your clinic location and exam price configured, every lead will show distance from your clinic and an estimated revenue figure — both critical for prioritizing outreach.