Create an account
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If you do not have an account yet, create one by using the **Report an incident without account** button in the centre
or by clicking the **Create account** link in the top right corner.
Populate the required fields and provide a password you would like to use.

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   :alt: Create an account
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After you complete the required fields and accept the terms of service,
you will receive an email, and the following message will appear on the **SERIMA** platform.

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   :alt: Account created
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Open your email received from the SERIMA platform and click the activation link:

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   :alt: Activation link in the confirmation email
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**Please note that the following password restrictions apply:**

-	Your password can't be too similar to your other personal information.
-	Your password must contain at least 8 characters.
-	Your password can't be commonly used.
-	Your password can't be entirely numeric.
-	Your password must not match any previously used passwords.