# How to Sign Up

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Getting started with Atom is easy.&#x20;

Follow the instructions below for individuals or university/institutional researchers. Guidance for research administrators can be found in the [For Grant Administrators](https://docs.atomgrants.com/for-grant-administrators) section. &#x20;

## Individual researchers

Navigate to the [sign up page](https://atomgrants.com/signup). You can create an account by entering your university email. This will redirect you to your university SSO portal. Sign in with your regular email/password and you will be redirected back to the onboarding flow to [set up your profile](https://docs.atomgrants.com/getting-started/setting-up-your-profile).

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## If invited to Atom: University or institutional researchers&#x20;

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If you are invited to join Atom by your University or institution, you'll receive an email invitation with a personalized link together with your administrator's contact information (email sent from <ham@atomgrants.com>).&#x20;

*For institutions using SSO sign in, simply go to the* [*sign in page*](https://atomgrants.com/signin) *and enter your institutional email. You'll be re-directed to your institution's sign in page to enter your credentials.*

To accept an email invite and get started with Atom, follow these instructions:

1. In the Atom invite email, press the 'Get Started' button or copy the URL into your web browser.

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1. Press the 'Set Password' button, then enter and confirm a password.

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3. Next, you'll be directed to the [Research Interest](https://docs.atomgrants.com/getting-started/setting-up-your-research-interests) page where you can view and manage your research interests. &#x20;