Creating an Account
To create an account, click Create one on the sign-in page or open the sign-up page directly. You will see a form titled "Create your account -- Start your research journey with E-PICOS" with two fields and two checkboxes.
Step 1 -- Enter your email and password
| Field | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Any valid email address | |
| Password | At least 12 characters, with at least one uppercase letter, one number, and one special character (e.g. !@#$%^&*(),.?":{} |
A small eye icon next to the password field lets you toggle visibility while typing.
Step 2 -- Accept the policies
To proceed, you must tick the checkbox confirming that you accept e-picos's:
- Privacy Policy
- Terms of Use
- Refund Policy
- Cookie Policy
Each is a link that opens in a new tab so you can read the document before agreeing. If this box is not ticked, the form will show: "Please accept our policies to continue."
Step 3 -- (Optional) Choose email preferences
A second checkbox is also available:
"I would like to receive email updates about new features and promotions."
This is optional and unchecked by default. You can change this preference later from your account settings.
Step 4 -- Submit and confirm your email
Click Create Account. If the form is valid, you will see a confirmation message:
"Please check your email to confirm your account before signing in."
Open your inbox, find the email from e-picos, and click the confirmation link. After confirmation you are returned to the sign-in page with the message "Email confirmed successfully! You can now sign in."
Important: You cannot sign in until you confirm your email address.