Account Setup

Creating an Account

To get started with the application, you'll need to create an account. Follow these steps:

1. Visit the registration page.
2. Enter your name, email address, and create a secure password.
3. Click "Register" to create your account.

Verifying Your Email

After creating your account, you'll need to verify your email address:

1. Check your email inbox for a verification message from the application.
2. Click the "Verify Email Address" button in the email.
3. You'll be redirected to the application with your email now verified.

Creating a Workspace

After verifying your email, you'll be prompted to create your first workspace:

1. Enter a name for your workspace (e.g., your research group or department name).
2. Optionally, add a description to help identify the workspace's purpose.
3. Click "Create Workspace" to proceed.

Workspaces are the top-level organizational units in the application. They can represent:

• Research institutions or departments
• Research groups or labs
• Collaborative initiatives across institutions
• Individual research programs

Workspace Settings

Once your workspace is created, you can customize it further through the settings page:

Accessing Workspace Settings

1. Click on your workspace name in the navigation menu.
2. Select "Workspace Settings" from the dropdown menu.

Available Settings

In the workspace settings, you can:

• Update workspace details: Change the name and description of your workspace.
• Manage team: Invite collaborators to your workspace.
• View projects: See all projects within the workspace.

Creating Your First Project

With your workspace set up, you can now create your first research project:

1. From your workspace dashboard, click the "Create New Project" button.
2. Select a subscription tier that matches your project needs.
3. Enter a name for your project that reflects its research focus.
4. Add a description to provide context about the project's purpose and goals.
5. Accept the terms and conditions.
6. Click "Create Project" to finalize.

Once your project is created, you'll be taken to the project dashboard where you can:

• Create data models to structure your research data
• Invite team members to collaborate
• Configure project settings
• Start entering research records

Subscription Tiers

When creating a project, you'll need to select a subscription tier. The application offers subscription options to match different research needs: