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Getting Started with NLS Investigator

There are two ways to access data using NLS Investigator:

  1. As a guest
  2. With a user account

As a guest

You can begin a search as a guest by selecting Search from the main menu in the upper right corner of the browser window.

Investigator home page showing search and register links in upper right corner of browser

With a user account

Create an account to access additional account features, including the ability to save tagsets and manage previous extracts on the server.

Creating an account

  1. Click Register in the main menu on the home page.
  2. Complete the registration form. At a minimum, you must provide:
    • An email address (used as your username)
    • A password that:
      • Is at least 8 characters long
      • Contains at least one number and one non-numeric character
      • Is not based on your username
  3. Review the Privacy Policy and select the acknowledgment checkbox.
    • Note: The NLS privacy statement explains how your account information is protected.
  4. Click the Register button to submit your information.

account registration form showing required inputs: email, username, and password along with optional items: name and organization