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To use the IPY-PPSA web application for metadata inputs and updates you must register as a user. This will ensure that only validated researchers and metadata populate the online database. If you have a valid Memorial University e-mail account you can proceed to Step 6 in the registration process. For users who do not have a Memorial University e-mail account please follow the instructions to setup a Memorial University guest account as well as the instructions to register for the IPY-PPSA web application.
Setup a MUN guest e-mail account:
- On the IPY-PPSA web page click "Login" (upper right on web page)
- On the menu page click "Click here to signup"
- Follow the instructions on the MUN login guest account menu. Username will be your "full" e-mail address. Note that the password must be at least 8 characters long and the password must include 3 of 4 character types (ABC.. abc… 123… #!/…). Make sure the all items listed to the right of username and password inputs contain "check marks". Note do not click confirm until all items are checked off.
- Activate guest account by replying to e-mail from MUN guest account setup wizard.
- After clicking the link to activate the MUN guest account login to your MUN guest account. This procedure will register you as MUN e-mail user. Close the MUN web page and go to the IPY-PPSA web page.
Register as an IPY-PPSA user:
- On the IPY-PPSA web page click "Login" (upper right on web page)
- Use the menu for Registered MUN login and MUN login guest account "click here to login"
- After login click on "For Researchers" tab and click "My IPY" menu on the left.
- When prompted with the "Register with IPY – Registration Status" click here to register as a user on the IPY-PPSA web metadata application. LOGOUT (upper right).
- You will receive an e-mail from the web administrator indicating that you can add and edit metadata on the IPY-PPSA web database. Note: It will take approximately 24 hours to get the final notification of registration.