Things You'll Need:
- Valid, non-disposable email address
- Secure password
- Internet connection
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Step 1
Ensure that you have a valid email address that you use on a regular basis. SourceForge will not allow registrations with disposable email addresses such as those from dodgeit or mailinator, but it's perfectly acceptable to have an email address from a webmail service like Gmail, Hotmail or Yahoo!!
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Step 2
Create a secure password that is at least 6 characters long and contains uppercase letters, lowercase letters and numbers. Your password should be different from your email password and hard to guess. Since you're going to be distributing software, a strong password is a must, as someone guessing your password is not only a risk to you and your account, but to everyone who downloads your software.
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Step 3
Open your web browser and go to SourceForge.net (see Resources below). There's also the handy web address shortcut
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Step 4
Click on "Create Account" in the upper right-hand corner. This will take you to an account registration page.
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Step 5
Enter your password in the first box and confirm it by typing it again in the second password box.
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Step 6
Click on "I agree, create account," to verify that you are at least 18 years old or have parental consent to create an account. You will be taken to a confirmation page.
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Step 7
Confirm your email address is correct and click on "Send Verification Email."
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Step 8
Wait for the confirmation email. It should arrive almost instantaneously, but it may take a few minutes. Be sure to check your spam folder if you have one, since it's possible that a confirmation email was sent but your spam filter sent it to the spam folder.
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Step 9
Click on the confirmation link in the email.
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Step 10
Complete the email verification. Enter your email address and SourceForge password.
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Step 11
Click on "Complete Email Verification." This will send you to one final form.
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Step 12
Enter account details. Here is where you select a username, a publicly displayed name, language and time-zone information. Be sure to select a username that suits you, because you cannot change it.
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Step 13
Click on "Verify Details."
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Step 14
Confirm and double-check the information you just entered and click "Complete Registration."
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Step 15
Click on "Log In" at the top of the page.
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Step 16
Enter your username and password and click "Log In" to access your new SourceForge.net account.
