> This is the Markdown of a Backed Help Centre page, https://admin.backed.giving/help/assessor/creating-your-account.md. Every page is listed at https://admin.backed.giving/help/llms.txt.

> This page uses Backed's default terms, such as Funding Round and Application Template. An organisation may rename them, so read each as your organisation's own term if you've renamed it.

You need a Backed account to assess. One account works for every organisation that uses Backed:
if you already assess for another organisation, or apply for funding through Backed, use the same
account.

## Accept an invitation

Most assessors are invited by an Administrator of the organisation.

1. Open the invitation email and follow its link. The page says
   `You're invited to join` and the organisation's name, with the role you are invited as.
2. Enter your `First name` and `Last name`.
3. Choose a password of at least 8 characters, and agree to the Terms of Use. The line under the
   terms links the Privacy Policy, which says how Backed handles your personal information.
4. Select `Accept invitation`.

If you already have a Backed account, the page says `You already have a Backed account`. Select
`Accept invitation`, then sign in with your email address and password as usual.

If the organisation uses single sign-on, the invitation asks you to sign in with your organisation
account instead of choosing a password.

## Join with your mobile

Some organisations share a link that lets you join by yourself. It asks for your mobile number
and sends you a code to verify it. It may then ask your name and how you'll take part: choose the
assessor role. The organisation may also ask about your interests and availability, and ask you to
agree to its participation agreement. When you see `You're in`, your assignments will show up in the Assessor
Portal.

Depending on the organisation, a request to join may need an Administrator's approval first.

## Sign in

Sign in with your email address and password, with `Email me a sign-in link`, or with
`Sign in with your mobile`. Once you're in, the Assessor Portal opens on your `Dashboard`. If you
also apply for funding with the same organisation, `View as…` at the foot of the menu moves
between your roles: choose your other role under `Your roles`, then select `Apply`.

The organisation may ask you to set up two-step verification, which sends a code to your mobile.
Follow the steps on screen, or select `Not now` while the grace period lasts.

## See also

- [Your assessor dashboard](assessor-home.md)
- [Changing your email address](changing-your-email.md)