Creating an Account: Individual

This Quick Guide walks users representing their own organization (e.g., self-employed) through the process of creating an account in the system. Users who register as an Individual will automatically have their accounts approved for system access

Create an Account

Users who wish to edit, manage, or submit applications through the EERE Program Information must first create an account in the system

Step-by-step guide

1. From the EERE Program Information Center Home page click Create Account on the top right of the screen.
2. Click General Public to sign in. The information icon gives a description of the General Public which includes Individuals, Members of Industry, Academia, Non-profits, or Federal, State, and Local Government seeking to apply for opportunities.
3.  Click Authenticate with OneID and Login.gov to be taken to the OneID landing page. Click on the Login.gov title in the sign on with another account section
4. Sign in with your Login.gov account or create an account. When signing in, a one-time code is sent to the phone number registered to your account. Enter the code and click Submit

Provide Personal Information

1. Enter First and Last Name in the corresponding fields.
2. The primary email field is inactive, as it is the same email used for authentication.
3. Optional: enter a secondary email and/or phone number.
4. On the Account Affiliation field, select Individual, Click Next 
5. Provide your business address and phone number, Click Next
6. Select the role(s) that you will need to conduct business in EERE Program Information Center.  Each available role will have a brief description to help with selection, Click Next
7. Review your account profile and click Submit Request.
8. Once you click submit, as an Individual your account will automatically be approved for signing into the system.

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