# Step-by-Step Sign Up
This page provides step-by-step instructions for signing up to use KBase. It is recommended to use your [ORCID](https://orcid.org/) identifier to create a KBase account. However, you can also use your existing Google or [Globus](https://www.globusid.org/login) account and it will be linked to your new KBase account.
1\. From the kbase.us home page, click the [Sign Up](https://narrative.kbase.us/#signup) button in the top right corner.
2\. Choose your existing [ORCID](https://orcid.org/), Google, or [Globus](https://www.globusid.org/login) account to sign up for a KBase account. We recommend signing up with your ORCID identifier to all of the publishing features of KBase.
{% hint style="info" %}
**What if I don't have a ORCiD, Google, or Globus account?**
It’s easy and free to get a new account with one of our identity providers.
[Get an ORCID identifier](https://orcid.org/register)
[Get a Google account](https://accounts.google.com/signup)
[Get a Globus ID](https://globusid.org/create)
{% endhint %}
3\. Sign into the account you are linking to KBase. For ORCiD, first accept all cookies and then login with either your 16-digit ORCID iD.
4\. The KBase account creation form will prompt you to enter some required information, which includes choosing a username and identifying your organization and department.
5\. You must now agree to the [KBase User Agreement](https://www.kbase.us/about/terms-and-conditions-v2/#use_agreement) and [KBase Data Policy](https://www.kbase.us/about/terms-and-conditions-v2/#data_policy).
Read the policies and select the checkboxes that say “I have read and agree to this policy”
Once you’ve checked both boxes for User Agreement and Data Policy, you will be able to click the blue button at the bottom that says “Create KBase Account”.
6\. You succesfully created a KBase account!\
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Continue reading the rest of the documentation to learn more about the features of KBase.
If you encounter any difficulties or have any questions, please feel free to [contact us](https://www.kbase.us/support/).
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