# Federated Login

## Creating a user

All analyses in **MiGA @ XSEDE** require login, but creating a user is easy and free. Simply enter [your dashboard](https://xsede.microbial-genomes.org/workspace/dashboard), and you will be redirected to a federated sign up / log in page. Click on [Sign in with Existing Institution Credentials](https://xsede.microbial-genomes.org/auth/redirect_login/cilogon/?next=/workspace/dashboard), and pick your institution.

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You can also sign up using commercial identity providers such as [Google](https://www.google.com/account) and [GitHub](https://github.com/login).
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Next, just click on **Log On** and follow the log in instructions of your own institution. You will be redirected to **MiGA @ XSEDE** once you have successfully logged in.

## Logging in

In order to log in, simply follow the same instructions above. You can also tick "Remember this selection", and MiGA @ XSEDE will remember your institution next time you access from that browser.


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