# Sign Up & Login

To log in or create a profile on [DeSci Nodes](https://nodes.desci.com), hit the <img src="/files/E7ErrXLklTGeNYjlPREn" alt="" data-size="line"> Profile button in the bottom left corner. From here, you can choose whether to login via [ORCID](https://orcid.org/), email, or decentralized identifier (DID, wallet).

### With ORCID

To enable easy tracking of all your DeSci Nodes publications within current tracking systems for researchers, we have enabled logging in and publishing with your ORCID.&#x20;

From the login screen, select `Continue with ORCID`. An ORCID pop-up will appear for you to log into your ORCID account. After successfully logging in with ORCID, you will be taken back to DeSci Nodes.&#x20;

If this is your first time logging into DeSci Nodes, you will need to provide and verify your email address in a separate step before being able to use the app.

<figure><img src="/files/MU1UaADZlTODwNKej62L" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="info" %}
By connecting your ORCID to your DeSci Nodes account you will automatically import your biodata and publication history to your Nodes profile. Down the line, you will be able to build out your ORCID record via contributions on DeSci Nodes, including publications but also reviews or receiving attestations. Right now, none of your activity on DeSci Nodes will be posted on your ORCID profile.
{% endhint %}

### With Decentralized Identifier

To login with your wallet (DID), select `Continue with DID`. After you select your DID provider, you will see a pop-up from your DID browser extension asking you to connect to nodes.desci.com. Confirm this step to sign in.

If this is your first time logging into DeSci Nodes, you will need to provide and verify your email address in a separate step before being able to use the app.

### With Email

To create an account or log in via email, select `Continue with Email`. After you enter your email you will receive a verification code to this email address. Enter the code and hit `Verify` to enter the app.&#x20;

If you can't find our verification email, please check your spam folder. To avoid this from happening, your can add **<no-reply@desci.com>** to your contacts.

{% hint style="info" %}
Note that when creating an account with email you won't be able to publish until you've connected either your ORCID or DID.
{% endhint %}


---

# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation

If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://docs.desci.com/create-and-publish/sign-up-and-login.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.