> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.pacificdata.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.pacificdata.org/catalogue/user-guide/creating-a-new-account.md).
# Creating a new account
If you would like to add or edit datasets, view private datasets and download restricted resources from the PDH Catalogue, you will need to sign in with a PDH user account. Follow the steps below to register for a new account.
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For SPC staff, please sign in using the [Okta link](https://pacificdata.org/saml/drupal_login/spc_okta).
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| From the Home page, click on the [**Login** ](https://pacificdata.org/user/login)link |  |
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| Click on the [**Create account**](https://pacificdata/org/user/register) tab |  |
| Please enter a username, email address and password.
Then click on the 'I'm not a robot' check box. You may be asked to complete the verification process.
Follow the verification steps then click on the 'Create new account' button.
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| Once you have successfully registered, you will be redirected to the Home page where you will see the following notification message at the center of the page:
'Registration successful. You are now logged in.'
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| You may now browse the catalogue as a registered user. Click on the [**Data Catalogue** ](https://pacificdata.org/data)link from the top navigation menu. |  |
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If you wish to upload or modify datasets within the [Data Catalogue](https://pacificdata.org/data), you will need to be granted permissions to an [organisation](https://pacificdata.org/data/organization) within the catalogue. Please get in touch with the owner of the [organisation ](https://pacificdata.org/data/organization)you wish to contribute to.
You can also contact the PDH administrators on live chat or on the email .
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