# User Registration
### User registration
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*The registration process consists of 3 steps:*
* *Submit the registration form*
* *Verify/confirm the email address*
* *Accreditation review by the Designated Focal Point*
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To start the registration process, click on the 'Register' button in the top right corner.
Fill out the registration form with your details. Once completed, click the “Submit” button.
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*If your type of accreditation is not listed on the registration form, contact the CITEL administration team using the contact form*
*Click* [*here*](https://www.oas.org/ext/en/main/oas/our-structure/agencies-and-entities/citel/About/Contact-Us)
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In addition to the confirmation message, you will receive a notification at the email address provided in the registration form. Please follow the instructions in the email to complete your registration.
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*You will receive an email from with a link to verify and activate your account. If you don't find the email in your inbox, check your spam folder. Add this address as a trusted sender in your email service.*
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Once you click on the link to confirm your request, a confirmation message will appear on the screen. Additionally, the Designated Focal Point for the type of accreditation you applied for will receive a notification to review your request.
After your Designated Focal Point reviews your registration request, you will receive an email with the approval or rejection of your request.
