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== What do I need this for? ==
== What do I need this for? ==


Registering with idigbio.org will provide you with accounts to three iDigBio web services.
Registering with idigbio.org provides you with accounts to three iDigBio web services.


-1. idigbio.org home page blog features managed with Drupal CMS.
1. idigbio.org home page blog features managed with Drupal CMS.
-2  idigbio.org/wiki for wiki content
2  idigbio.org/wiki for wiki content
-3. idigbio.org/portal : our specimen portal which currently provides collection registration information and to be expanded upon features for idigbio.org account holders.
3. idigbio.org/portal : our specimen portal which currently provides collection registration information and to be expanded upon features for idigbio.org account holders.


== Does this mean I have three logins? ==
== Does this mean I have three logins? ==


No, you actually have one standard user name and password combination. Behind the scenes, the authentication service provides your browser with an OpenID that it uses to log into our relying services. You never have to know your assigned OpenID.
No, you have one standard user name and password combination. Behind the scenes, the authentication service provides your browser with an OpenID that it uses to log into our relying services. You never have to know your assigned OpenID.
You can manage your login accounts basic information by going to:
You can manage your login accounts basic information by going to:
https://www.idigbio.org/login/account
https://www.idigbio.org/login/account
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