# User Account

## Create your user account

All user accounts must be assigned to an organization.

1. Navigate to fielddoc.org/register
2. Enter in your name and professional email address. 
3. Click Complete.
4. Open your inbox and verify your email address. Tip! Use the available prompts if you need to update the email that you originally entered or you need to re-send the email verification. 
5. Once confirmed, it's time to select an organization or create a new one. 

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### Join an existing organization

If your organization already exists in FieldDoc, you will be able to add your account to that organization.&#x20;

1. FieldDoc will look at your email domain and match you to the organization in FieldDoc with the same domain (if one exists).&#x20;
2. Click to join the organization.&#x20;
3. FieldDoc will automatically confirm your membership and bring you to your home page. Welcome!&#x20;

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### Create a new organization

If you are creating a new organization as you set up your account, you will be presented with a screen where you can create a new organization.&#x20;

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## Invite your colleagues

New in 2025, you can invite your colleagues (staff with the same email domain) to join your organization. During the invitation process, they will be able to create their own FieldDoc account.

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{% hint style="success" %}
**User Account Management best practices**

* Every FieldDoc user needs their own account — do not share log-ins!
* Make sure you are using a current email address. Email addresses that bounce back will be archived.
* Use your work email account and real name.
  {% endhint %}


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