Become a Contributor

To contribute your data to a dataverse:

1. Navigate to the dataverse to which you choose to contribute.
2. Click the Become a Contributor link on the top-right corner of the dataverse homepage.
   You see the Become a Contributor page.
3. If you do not have an account:
   1. Click Continue.
      You see the Create Account page.
   2. Enter values in the required fields, and then click Create Account.
      You see the Agree to Terms page. Note your new username in the top-right corner of the page.
      Click Cancel to return to Network homepage and not create a Contributor account.

   If you have an account and not logged in:

   1. Click Log In.
      You see the Login page.
   2. Log in.
      You see the Agree to Terms page. Note your username in the top-right corner of the page.

   If you are logged in, click Continue.
   You see the Agree to Terms page.

4. Read the Terms of Use, then check the box for I agree and accept these terms of use.
   Note: If there are no Terms of Use applied to the Network or the dataverse, you do not need to check an accept box.
5. Click Continue to complete your request, or click Cancel to return to the Network homepage.
   You see the Success! page, and now are logged in to the dataverse and ready to contribute.
   You also receive e-mail notification that your account was created.
6. Navigate to the dataverse homepage, and then click My Options.
   You see your Contributor Options.
   Continue to Add New Studies to learn how to contribute your study to the dataverse.