Create Account

Please note that this document will be updated periodically.

Step 1: Start Account Creation

How to start registration

You can start the registration process from any of the three entry points below.

1. Option 1: head to cryptool.io and click Launch dApp on the top right, then click Sign Up on the top right.
2. Option 2: head to app.cryptool.io and click Sign Up on the top right.
3. Option 3: click on a referral link you've been given and proceed with the sign-up flow.

Signing up

Choose between Google or Email registration.

Required core fields

The following fields are required when registering at app.cryptool.io.

1. Email Address: primary identifier for the user (Google email is used automatically when signing up with Google).
2. Password: must follow our security standards:
   1. Minimum length of 6 characters.
   2. Less than 30 characters.
   3. Must include at least one special character (e.g. !@#$%).
3. Confirm Password: re-enter the same password to verify.
4. Username: a unique identifier for your account.
5. User Type: select one or more options from the list of user types that best describe you (this can be edited later).

Optional fields

1. Ambassador Program: optional referral field. The referral code is filled automatically if you used a referral link.
2. Newsletter Subscription: opt in or out of receiving Cryptool updates.

Legal fields

1. Terms & Conditions / Privacy Policy: you must tick the checkbox to agree before proceeding.

Step 2: Validation

Form validation

1. Email: must be in the correct format (e.g. example@domain.com) and must be unique. It cannot already be used by another account.
2. Password: validated for length, complexity, and that the confirmation matches.
3. Username: checked in real time and must be unique. It cannot already be used by another account.

Email validation

After signing up, a verification email is sent to your inbox.

1. If you don't see the email, check your Junk / Spam folder.
2. If it still hasn't arrived, click Resend Verification Email on the login page.

Step 3: User Security

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

After registration, you can enhance your account security from the User Profile in the top right of the platform.

1. Choose between Email or Google Authenticator as the 2FA method.
2. Once enabled, an additional code sent to your phone or email is required at every login.