# Signup for a MapHubs Account

All MapHubs websites now use a centralized login called MapHubs Account. You only need to register once, then you can use your login on any MapHubs site including public sites like [Map for Environment](https://mapforenvironment.org/) 

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We have remove support for Google and Facebook login from MapHubs Account logins. If you previously created an account using Google or Facebook please contact <support@maphubs.com> for assistance migrating your account.
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Most MapHubs websites require an invitation from the site owner and do not have a public signup option. If you need access to a MapHubs site for your organization/project, please contact the site owner or send us a message at <support@maphubs.com>
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## Registering with an invite link

#### Step 1: Click the invite link you received in your email.&#x20;

After you click the link you will see a login page like this

![](https://1877297257-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-L97P61aNiSmDn1953mp%2F-LuFKY1FMrXZ-JhHAr0Q%2F-LuFOSiQ1t3Niw-hKJjc%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=e199a578-588f-4b90-922b-aac75635763c)

#### Step 2: Login or signup

If you already have a MapHubs Account linked to this email address, just login with that account.

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If you are not sure if you have an account already or need help finding your user name or resetting your password, send us a message at <support@maphubs.com>
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If this is your first time using a MapHubs site, signup for a new account by clicking the Sign up button

![Choose to sign up for a new account](https://1877297257-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-L97P61aNiSmDn1953mp%2F-LuFKY1FMrXZ-JhHAr0Q%2F-LuFOD-oPtXRlE3OPe1V%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=121bd881-a655-44e9-acba-de8c637a59a4)

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It is important that you signup with the same email address that received the invite email, otherwise we won't know that it is you.
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Now choose a username and password

![Choose a user name and password](https://1877297257-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-L97P61aNiSmDn1953mp%2F-LuFKY1FMrXZ-JhHAr0Q%2F-LuFOmPOjeilOXBl0ETe%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=c475df9e-f70e-4a82-a0d7-48b72b17bb27)

That's it, you will now be redirected to the MapHubs site.

## Registering on a public site

### Step 1: Go to the registration page (public sites only)

In this example we are showing Map for Environment.

Go to: <https://mapforenvironment.org/signup>

Click the "Sign Up" tab if it is not already active

### Step 2: Complete the sign up form

**Register using an email address**

Complete the registration form providing a username, email address and password.

![](https://1877297257-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-L97P61aNiSmDn1953mp%2F-L97P9GxJKYj5gr2pfAM%2F-L97PDW46DV6Hze-OHMr%2Fmaphubs-signup-3?generation=1522707007975452\&alt=media)

### Step 3: Confirm Your Email

(Only if you registered using your email)

Look for an email from <info@maphubs.com> and click the confirmation link in the email. If you don't see the email immediately, please wait a few minutes for it to arrive.

After confirming your email, you should see a confirmation message.

Now you can go back to the MapHubs site and login.

### Step 4: (Optional) Change your Profile Photo

If you registered using your email your MapHubs profile photos uses Gravatar. Follow the instructions at [http://en.gravatar.com/support/how-to-sign-up/ ](http://en.gravatar.com/support/how-to-sign-up/)to create an Account and add your profile picture. If you have setup your Gravatar photo in the past it will automatically used by MapHubs.

We plan to add more user profile support in the future, please check back for updates.