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# How to get access to SD Services: Project member

## Use case

You need access to SD services for processing research data. You are member of a research team and research team manager has invited you to join CSC project.

## Solution

1. [Create a CSC account](#1-create-a-csc-account)
2. [Join to CSC project](#2-join-to-csc-project)
3. [Log into SD Services](#3-log-into-services)

![How to get started as project member.](https://a3s.fi/docs-files/sensitive-data/MyCSC/HowToGetStarted_SD_Project_Member.png)

## Step by step tutorial

### 1. Create a CSC account

- **Go to [MyCSC portal](https://my.csc.fi){ target="_blank" }**
- Log in with Virtu or Haka, based on your home organization's federation. Select your home organization and log in to their identity service. [How to get an account without Haka or Virtu](../../accounts/how-to-create-new-user-account.md#getting-an-account-without-haka-or-virtu).
- Fill in your information on the Sign up page.
- Create a password with at least 12 characters, including upper and lowercase letters and at least one number. No special characters allowed.
- You will get your CSC user account confirmation via email.

### 2. Join to CSC project

The project manager has either added you to a CSC project or sent you an invitation link.

* **Option A:** Project manager has already added you as a member. Check your email for a notification and log in to MyCSC to find the project.
* **Option B:** You received an invitation link via email. Click the link to apply for membership, and the project manager will approve your membership application.

### 3. Log into services

- Now all the preparations are ready and you can start using the Sensitive Data services. Below you'll find links to related user guides:

**SD Connect:**

- [SD Connect overview and key features](./sd_connect.md)
- [SD Connect login instructions](./sd-connect-login.md)
  
**SD Desktop:**

- [SD Desktop overwvire and key features](./sd_desktop.md)
- [SD Desktop login instructions](sd-desktop-login.md)
