
You can use a Gmail address, or an institutional email address configured to be used with Google Suite. To enable SSO, create your Synapse account using your Google email address, or add a Google email address as a secondary email. If you are already signed in to Google in your web browser, then you can sign in to Synapse without entering a password once you have connected your Google account. Synapse integrates with Google’s Single Sign On (SSO) using OAuth 2.0, allowing you to sign in with your Google credentials. Adding Google Email Addresses to Enable SSO Follow the link to confirm ownership of the email account. For each new email that you add, a notification will be sent to the chosen email address with a confirmation link. Your Synapse account can have multiple email addresses associated with it. We recommend generating a unique password and using a secure password manager to protect your Synapse account. Important: Do not reuse passwords from other sites. View the discussion threads and forums that you have subscribed to, and unfollow if desired Opt in or out of Synapse email notifications

Validate your profile to become a validated user In addition to editing your profile from here, you can:Īccess the certification quiz to become a certified user, if you haven’t already You can find additional profile settings by clicking the letter icon in the bottom left, then followed by Account Settings.


From there, you can click on Edit Profile in order to take any of the following actions:Ĭhange your Synapse username, email, or passwordĪdd or edit additional information, such as your affiliation or title Visit your user profile, which can be accessed by clicking the letter icon in the bottom left and selecting View Profile from the menu. Explore the different Synapse user account types to learn more about which account type you need. You will receive an email message for verification to complete the registration process.Ĭertain actions in Synapse require additional steps, such as certification or validation. To create an account, you must be over the age of 13 and have an email address. Anyone can browse public content on Synapse, but you will need to register for an account to download and/or add content.
