Create an Account

Follow these steps to create your Academica account and start organizing your assignments.

Sign Up Options#

You can create an account using:

• Google (recommended - fastest option)
• Email and password

Option 1: Sign Up with Google#

This is the quickest way to get started.

1. Go to academic-optimizer-app.vercel.app
2. Click "Sign Up"
3. Click "Continue with Google"
4. Select your Google account
5. Review and accept the permissions
6. You're in! Your account is created automatically

Tip: If you use Google for school, sign in with your school Google account.

Option 2: Sign Up with Email#

1. Go to academic-optimizer-app.vercel.app
2. Click "Sign Up"
3. Click "Sign up with email"
4. Enter your email address
5. Create a strong password (at least 8 characters)
6. Click "Create Account"
7. Check your email for a verification link
8. Click the link to verify your account
9. Return to the app and sign in

Note: The verification email may take a few minutes. Check your spam folder if you don't see it.

Complete Your Profile#

After signing up, you'll be asked to complete your profile:

1. Display Name - How you want to be identified in the app
2. Grade Level - Your current grade (helps with planning features)
3. School (optional) - Your school name

You can always update these later in Settings.

Account Security#

Your account is protected by:

• Secure password hashing
• Session tokens that expire after inactivity
• Email verification for password resets

Tip: Use a unique password that you don't use for other services.

Next Steps#

Now that your account is created:

1. Install the Chrome Extension to sync your Canvas data
2. Explore the web app

Troubleshooting#

I didn't receive the verification email#

• Check your spam/junk folder
• Make sure you entered the correct email
• Try signing up again with the same email
• The system will resend the verification

I forgot my password#

1. Go to the sign-in page
2. Click "Forgot Password"
3. Enter your email address
4. Check your email for a reset link
5. Create a new password

I can't sign in with Google#

• Make sure pop-ups are enabled for the site
• Try clearing your browser cache
• Try using an incognito window

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