User Registration

Learn how to create and manage your Zebrafish Atlas account.

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Creating an Account

Registration with the Zebrafish Atlas requires a valid email address and a secure password. Follow these steps to create your account:

  1. Navigate to the Sign Up page
  2. Enter your email address
  3. Create a strong password (at least 8 characters with a mix of letters, numbers, and special characters)
  4. Read and accept the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
  5. Click "Create Account"
Tip

Using an institutional email address (.edu, .ac, .gov, etc.) will expedite verification for research privileges.

Registration Fields

Field Description Required?
Email Your primary email address for account access and notifications Yes
Password Your secure account password (min. 8 characters) Yes
Full Name Your full name for identification Yes
Institution Your research institution or organization No
Research Field Your primary area of research No

Email Verification

After registration, you'll need to verify your email address to access all features of the Zebrafish Atlas:

  1. Check your email inbox for a message from "Zebrafish Atlas"
  2. Click the verification link in the email
  3. You'll be redirected to the platform with verification confirmed
Important

Verification emails are valid for 24 hours. If you don't verify within this timeframe, you'll need to request a new verification email.

Didn't Receive a Verification Email?

If you don't receive a verification email within a few minutes:

  • Check your spam or junk folder
  • Verify you entered the correct email address
  • Request a new verification email by clicking "Resend Verification" on the login page
  • If problems persist, contact support

User Roles and Permissions

The Zebrafish Atlas has a tiered permission system to manage access to different features:

Viewer (Default)

All new accounts start with Viewer permissions, which include:

  • Browsing all public datasets
  • Viewing image data with the slide viewer
  • Accessing basic documentation
  • Viewing summary statistics

Researcher

Researcher privileges are granted to verified academic and research professionals, and include:

  • All Viewer permissions
  • Downloading high-resolution images and raw data
  • Contributing new data through uploads
  • Accessing specialized research tools
  • API access for data retrieval

Administrator

Administrator access is limited to Zebrafish Atlas project team members and includes:

  • All Researcher permissions
  • User management capabilities
  • Content moderation and approval
  • System configuration and maintenance tools
Note

To request Researcher status, please contact our support team with details about your research and institution. Verification typically takes 1-2 business days.

Profile Management

You can update your profile information at any time through the account settings page:

Updating Your Profile

  1. Log in to your account
  2. Click on your name or profile icon in the top-right corner
  3. Select "Account Settings" from the dropdown menu
  4. Make your changes in the profile section
  5. Click "Save Changes" to update your information

Editable Profile Fields

  • Full Name
  • Profile Picture
  • Institution/Organization
  • Research Interests
  • Biography/Research Summary
  • Contact Preferences
Tip

Keeping your profile information current helps us tailor the platform to your research needs and facilitates collaboration between researchers.

Password Reset and Account Recovery

If you forget your password or need to recover your account, the Zebrafish Atlas provides a secure recovery process:

Resetting Your Password

  1. Visit the Login page
  2. Click "Forgot Password?" below the login form
  3. Enter your email address and click "Send Reset Link"
  4. Check your email for a message with a password reset link
  5. Click the link and create a new password
  6. Log in with your new password
Important

Password reset links expire after 1 hour for security reasons. If your link expires, simply request a new one.

Account Security Recommendations

  • Use a unique password not used on other websites
  • Include a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters
  • Change your password periodically
  • Never share your account credentials with others
  • Log out when using shared or public computers

Account Deletion

If you wish to delete your account from the Zebrafish Atlas, you can do so through the account settings:

Deleting Your Account

  1. Log in to your account
  2. Navigate to "Account Settings"
  3. Scroll to the bottom and click "Delete Account"
  4. Confirm your decision by entering your password
  5. Click "Permanently Delete Account"
Warning

Account deletion is permanent and cannot be undone. All personal information will be removed from our systems, though uploaded data attributed to your account may remain in the database for research continuity.

Data Retention After Account Deletion

When you delete your account:

  • Personal information (name, email, profile) is permanently removed
  • Uploaded data remains in the database but becomes anonymized
  • Any private datasets you've created will be inaccessible
  • Your contributions to public datasets remain but without attribution
Note

If you need a complete removal of all data associated with your account, including research contributions, please contact our support team with your specific requirements.