> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://cgps.gitbook.io/pathogenwatch/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://cgps.gitbook.io/pathogenwatch/getting-started/sign-in.md).

# Sign in

## Sign in / Sign out

While you are free to browse Pathogenwatch anonymously, there are limitations for anonymous users (e.g. you must be signed in to Create Collections or to upload genomes/reads).

#### SIGN IN

We provide a variety of sign-in (login) methods, including OAuth via Google, Microsoft and Apple accounts and via direct email login. Some methods can be specific to certain initiatives (e.g. the CLIMB authentication method). These initiative-specific sign-ins provide those users with customised versions of the Pathogenwatch application.

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Your account will be created the first time you sign in, and is linked to the sign-in method you used. The same email address cannot be associated with multiple sign-in methods.
{% endhint %}

Access the sign-in page

* from the "Hamburger Menu" on the top left
* from the "My Account" page on the top right.

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#### SIGN OUT

Within the application, you can access the sign out page via the <img src="/files/i5RAl8E5SqsiEvG9wZpO" alt="" data-size="line"> Hamburger menu icon in the upper left corner.

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