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Getting Started with Investigator

There are two ways to access NLS data using Investigator:

  1. As a guest
  2. With a user account

As a guest

You can start your search as a guest by clicking on the Search link in the upper right-hand menu or the begin searching link in the body of the Investigator home page.

Investigator home page showing search and register links

With a user account

You will first need to create an account to enable additional account features, such as the ability to save tagsets and manage previous extracts.

Creating an account

  1. Click the Register link in the upper right-hand menu on the Investigator home page.
  2. Fill out the form. Registration minimum requirements include an email address and password.
    • The email address provided will automatically become your username.
    • The password must be 8 characters or more and contain at least one numeric and one non-numeric character. In addition, the password must not be based on your username.
  3. Review and check the box for the Privacy Policy.
    • Note: The NLS privacy statement details how your account information is protected.
  4. Submit you information by clicking the Register button.

account registration form

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