# Sign in and use the CMA workspace

Open the CMA address supplied by your organization. Sign in with your username and password, or a registered passkey, and complete multi-factor authentication when prompted. If access fails, use your administrator’s recovery process.

Before starting work, check the selected application and Agency or Company. These choices determine the context of the records you are viewing. Menus also depend on your permissions, so your workspace may differ from this demonstration.

Use Search or Locate Lead to find the training record. Open it and confirm its identity and phase before making changes. In a list, set the filters, run the search, and check that the results match the intended scope. Select records deliberately before using a bulk action. A report export should contain only the information needed for the task.

Use the Knowledge Base for detailed instructions. When available, Guided Tours can highlight controls as you work. Customize provides supported navigation and appearance options. Keep three habits: confirm the workspace, verify the record, and check the saved result. Sign out when you finish or another person takes over the workstation.