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Choose the “Create an account” option, then enter your email address. Please be sure to use the same email address as your existing AKN account. If the email address used for login.gov doesn’t match, you will not be able to sign in!Finally
Next, read and confirm accept the rules Rules of use Use and use the “Submit” button to proceed.
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https://secure.login.gov/sign_up/verify_email
You will see a screen asking you to check your email for a confirmation message. Follow the instructions to continue.
You will receive a message from login.gov prompting you to confirm your email address
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. Follow the
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instructions to
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proceed.
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After confirming your email address, follow the instructions to create a strong password
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and continue.
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https://secure.login.gov/authentication_methods_setup
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Choose a method for two-factor authentication
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and continue.
This step provides additional security to your account by using a physical device that you own or control to confirm you are the true owner of this account.
It is recommended that you select the “Authentication application” option, as it is the most secure option that is generally available for most people.
Follow the instructions to validate your account’s two-factor authentication method.
Note: This
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way you’re asked to validate your account may be different, based on the authentication method you choose. The screenshot below shows the option for “Text or voice message”
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https://secure.login.gov/auth_method_confirmation
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https://secure.login.gov/sign_up/completed
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After successfully adding a two-factor authentication method to your account, you will see a success message. This page will give you the option to include additional two-factor authentication methods. This additional method can be use in the event that you loose access to your first method.
For example, if you chose “Authentication app” as your first method, and “Backup codes” as your second method, you can use your backup codes to sign in if your phone is lost or stolen.
This step is optional, but recommended, as you cannot login if you loose access to your primary two-factor authentication method.
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On the final screen, you should see a message saying that your email address will be shared with the Avian Knowledge Network. Please use the “Agree and continue” to complete your sign up.
If you are not automatically redirect to our website, please visit the following URL to sign in: https://data.pointblue.org/science/biologists