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 Sign-In (recommended - fastest and most reliable)
• Email and password (fallback option)

Option 1: Sign Up with Google (Recommended)#

This is the primary way to create an account and the method we recommend for all users.

In the Chrome Extension (Preferred)#

1. Click the Academica icon in your browser toolbar
2. Click "Sign in with Google"
3. Select your Google account
4. You're in! Your account is created automatically

Important: Use the same Google account in both the extension and the web app. This ensures seamless authentication across both.

In the Web App#

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. This keeps everything in one place.

Option 2: Sign Up with Email (Fallback)#

If you cannot use Google Sign-In, you can create an account with email and password instead.

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.

Important: If you sign up with email, use the same email and password when signing into the Chrome extension. Google Sign-In avoids this hassle entirely.

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:

• Google's secure OAuth 2.0 authentication (for Google sign-in)
• Secure password hashing (for email accounts)
• Session tokens that expire after inactivity
• Email verification for password resets

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 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
• Check that you're selecting the correct Google account

I signed up with different methods in the extension and web app#

• Always use the same Google account in both places
• If you used email in one and Google in the other, sign out and use the same method everywhere

I didn't receive the verification email (email sign-up only)#

• 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 (email sign-up only)#

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

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