# Sign Up (Create Profile)

In order to submit your project and receive funding, you will have to create an account on Socious to access the Socious Fund platform.&#x20;

**Sign up page**&#x20;

1. Select "Create or Login with Socious ID" to start creating an account on Socious&#x20;

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2. On the sign in page, select "Create account"&#x20;

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3. You can now choose to sign up with:&#x20;
   1. Your email address&#x20;
   2. Your Google account&#x20;

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### Continue with email&#x20;

1. Enter your email&#x20;

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2. A verification code will be sent to the email you entered previously. Enter the verification code from your email. If you did not receive the email, click the "Resend" button. A new verification email will be sent to the email address you provided.

Can't find your email?

* Check your spam inbox&#x20;
* Check the spelling of your email&#x20;



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3. Once your email address is successfully verified, you can now choose your own password.&#x20;

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4. Enter your details to complete your profile. This includes
   1. Your first name&#x20;
   2. Your last name&#x20;
   3. A username (You can use lowercase letters, digits, '.', '\_', '-', and it must be within 6-24 characters)



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5. Congratulations! You have successfully created an account on Socious!  🎉

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