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How do I register or log-in?

Before you begin exploring the maps, register for the UN Biodiversity Lab.

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  1. Click the 'Launch map' button on the UN Biodiversity Lab website.

    UNBL website home page with 'Launch map' highlighted in the top menu
    Figure 1: UNBL website home page with 'Launch map' highlighted in the top menu

  2. Once this has loaded, select the account icon in the top right-hand corner and choose 'sign in'. In the loaded page then choose 'sign up'. Enter your email, set your password, name, country, institution/organization, and organization type to sign up.

    Map app with the account icon highlighted in the top right corner
    Figure 2: Map app with the account icon highlighted in the top right corner

    Sign-up form with the 'Sign Up' tab highlighted above the registration fields
    Figure 3: Sign-up form with the 'Sign Up' tab highlighted above the registration fields

  3. You will receive an email within a few minutes. Follow the instructions in this email to verify your account.

    Verify Your Email message with LOGOUT and SEND EMAIL VERIFICATION LINK buttons
    Figure 4: Verify Your Email message with LOGOUT and SEND EMAIL VERIFICATION LINK buttons

  4. Once your account is verified, you can log in using your email address and password each time you access the platform.

    Sign In form with email and password fields and SIGN IN button
    Figure 5: Sign In form with email and password fields and SIGN IN button

  5. You can log out at any time by clicking on your user icon and selecting 'Sign Out'.

    Map app with the user icon highlighted in the top right corner
    Figure 6: Map app with the user icon highlighted in the top right corner
    Account menu with 'sign out' highlighted below the user name
    Figure 7: Account menu with 'sign out' highlighted below the user name