# Log in to the Pentaho User Console

Get started with the Pentaho User Console by following these steps to log in:

1. Launch a Web browser and enter the URL of the Pentaho Server.

   The page loads an introductory screen with a **Login** section.
2. Enter your user name and password and click **Login**.

   ![Pentaho User Console Login](https://698418877-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fgb0b8jIz4HuPLxqQR6C4%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-d36ad7045c31a6f0854f76cf8e973eb1599ac788%2FPUC_Login_Hitachi.png?alt=media)

   You are now logged into the User Console and ready to start creating and running reports and dashboards.