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# Sign up with Email and Password

### Scope <a href="#scope" id="scope"></a>

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This document describes how to **create an OXU Account** using available sign-up methods.
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### I am new. Where should I start? <a href="#i-am-new.-where-should-i-start" id="i-am-new.-where-should-i-start"></a>

#### Purpose <a href="#purpose" id="purpose"></a>

This guide helps new users understand how to **create an OXU Account using an email address and password**.

Specifically, it explains:

* How to sign up with email and password
* What information is required during sign-up
* What happens after the account is successfully created

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#### Prerequisites <a href="#prerequisites" id="prerequisites"></a>

Before signing up, make sure that:

* You have a valid email address
* You can access your email to receive verification messages
* Your password meets the required password criteria

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### I already understand. How do I proceed step by step? <a href="#i-already-understand.-how-do-i-proceed-step-by-step" id="i-already-understand.-how-do-i-proceed-step-by-step"></a>

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#### 1. **Sign up with Email** <a href="#id-1.-sign-up-with-email" id="id-1.-sign-up-with-email"></a>

You can create an OXU Account using one of the following methods

* Navigation [OXU Account | Secure Your Identity](https://account.oxu.com/)
* Click hyperlink [Sign up](https://account.oten.com/signup)

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* Enter your E**mail Address** and **Password**

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* I agree to the **Terms of Service** and **Privacy policy**.
* Click button **Create account**
* Verify → **Email**

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The user signs in with a Google account, receives a verification code, and uses the code to verify the email address and complete account creation.

* Get **Code** from **email**<br>

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* Enter the verification code to complete the verification

**Note**: If you do not receive the verification code, see [What should I do if I don't receive a verification code when signing up or forgot password?](https://docs.oten.com/identity-support/user-guide/account-management/account-security)

* Display → **OXU Welcome page**

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**Noted** : After completion, you can sign in using your email and password.

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#### 2. After account creation <a href="#id-2.-after-account-creation" id="id-2.-after-account-creation"></a>

Once your account is created, you can:

* Sign in to the application
* Update your profile
* Start using available features

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### Additional notes <a href="#additional-notes" id="additional-notes"></a>

* Email verification is required only once
* Google sign-up still requires password creation for email/password sign-in
* If you do not receive a verification email, you can request it again from the Sign Up page

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### Summary <a href="#summary" id="summary"></a>

* OXU Accounts support multiple sign-up options
* Email and password is the primary authentication method
* Google sign-up is optional and streamlined
* Additional security can be configured after sign-up