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Creating a Freiya account is quick and secure. Choose between email registration or Google OAuth for instant access to your research workspace.

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Sign up options

Freiya offers two registration methods to suit your preference:

Email registration

Sign up with your email address and create a password

Google OAuth

Sign up instantly using your existing Google account

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Email registration

Create an account using your email address with our secure registration process.

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Registration steps

1

Visit signup page

Navigate to freiya.ederspark.com/auth/signup
2

Enter your information

Fill in the registration form:
  • Full name - Your display name
  • Email address - Must be valid for verification
  • Password - Secure password meeting requirements
3

Submit registration

Click Sign Up to create your account
4

Check your email

Look for verification email from Freiya
5

Enter verification code

Open the email and copy the 5-digit code
6

Verify account

Enter the code on the verification page
7

Start using Freiya

Your account is activated, begin exploring!
Signup form with name, email, and password fields

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Password requirements

Your password must meet these security standards:
  • Minimum 8 characters
  • At least one uppercase letter (recommended)
  • At least one number (recommended)
  • At least one special character (recommended)
Use a strong, unique password. Consider using a password manager like 1Password, LastPass, or Bitwarden.

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Email verification

After registering, you’ll receive a verification email: Email contents:
  • 5-digit verification code
  • Link to verification page
  • Code expiration time (1 hour)
If you don’t receive the email:
  • Check spam/junk folder
  • Verify email address was entered correctly
  • Wait a few minutes (delivery can be delayed)
  • Request a new code on the verification page
Verification codes expire after 1 hour. Request a new code if yours expires.

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Completing verification

1

Open verification page

Click the link in the email or navigate manually
2

Enter code

Type the 5-digit code from your email
3

Submit

Click Verify Email
4

Success

Account verified! You’ll be redirected to the app

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Google OAuth registration

Sign up instantly using your Google account, no password needed, no email verification required.

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OAuth steps

1

Visit signup page

Go to freiya.ederspark.com/auth/signup
2

Click Continue with Google

Find and click the Continue with Google button
3

Select Google account

Choose the Google account you want to use
4

Grant permissions

Review and accept the permissions Freiya requests
5

Automatic redirect

You’re instantly logged in and redirected to the app

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Benefits of Google OAuth

  • Faster signup - No forms to fill, instant account creation
  • No password - One less password to remember
  • Auto-verification - Email pre-verified by Google
  • Secure - Google’s enterprise-grade security
  • Easy login - Quick sign-in on future visits
Your Google account email becomes your Freiya account email. Your password stays with Google, Freiya never sees it.

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Permissions requested

When you sign up with Google, Freiya requests:
PermissionWhy we need it
Email addressTo create and identify your account
Basic profile infoYour name for display in the app
Profile pictureOptional, for your account avatar
Freiya never posts to your Google account or accesses other Google services without permission.

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Signing in

After creating your account, sign in to access Freiya.

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Sign in with email

1

Visit signin page

Go to freiya.ederspark.com/auth/signin
2

Enter credentials

Input your email and password
3

Click Sign In

Submit the form
4

Access granted

You’re logged in and redirected to your workspace
Sign in page with email and password fields

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Sign in with Google

1

Visit signin page

Go to freiya.ederspark.com/auth/signin
2

Click Continue with Google

Use the Google OAuth button
3

Select account

Choose your Google account
4

Instant access

Automatically signed in

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Remember me

Check Remember Me to stay signed in:
  • Session persists for 30 days
  • Secure token stored locally
  • Auto-login on return visits
  • Can be disabled in Settings
Only use “Remember Me” on your personal devices, not shared or public computers.

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Account security

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Secure your account

Best practices:
  • Use a strong, unique password
  • Enable two-factor authentication (coming soon)
  • Don’t share your password
  • Log out on shared devices
  • Review active sessions regularly

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Password reset

Forgot your password? Reset it easily:
1

Click Forgot Password

On the sign-in page, click Forgot Password?
2

Enter email

Provide the email associated with your account
3

Check email

Look for password reset email
4

Click reset link

Link is valid for 1 hour
5

Set new password

Enter and confirm your new password
6

Sign in

Use your new password to log in
Forgot Password page with email input field
Password reset links expire after 1 hour for security. Request a new link if yours expires.

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Session management

Freiya uses JWT (JSON Web Tokens) for secure session management: Session features:
  • Secure tokens - Encrypted and signed
  • Auto-renewal - Extends on activity
  • Expiration - 24 hours of inactivity
  • Multi-device - Sign in on multiple devices
  • Logout - Invalidates tokens

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Account deletion

Need to delete your account?
1

Go to Settings

Navigate to Settings → Account
2

Find Delete Account

Scroll to the danger zone section
3

Click Delete

Click Delete My Account
4

Confirm deletion

Type your email to confirm
5

Account deleted

All data removed within 30 days
Account deletion is permanent! All papers, chats, annotations, and collections will be deleted. Export your data first if you want to keep it.

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Troubleshooting

Try these steps:
  1. Check spam/junk folder
  2. Verify email address spelling
  3. Wait 5-10 minutes for delivery
  4. Click “Resend verification email”
  5. Try a different email address
  6. Contact support if still not received
Codes expire after 1 hour for security:
  1. Click “Resend verification code”
  2. Check email for new code
  3. Enter new code promptly
  4. Complete verification within 1 hour
Possible issues:
  1. Pop-ups blocked by browser (allow for freiya.ederspark.com)
  2. Third-party cookies disabled (enable for Google OAuth)
  3. Browser extensions blocking OAuth
  4. Try incognito/private mode
  5. Try a different browser
Check these items:
  1. Spam/junk folder
  2. Email address is correct
  3. Wait a few minutes
  4. Request another reset
  5. Contact support if persistent
This means:
  • Email is already registered
  • Try signing in instead of signing up
  • Use password reset if you forgot your password
  • Contact support if you believe this is an error

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After signing up

Once your account is created and verified:

Quick start guide

Get up and running in 5 minutes

Add your first paper

Learn how to import papers to your library

Try AI chat

Start a conversation with AI

Account settings

Customize your preferences

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Privacy and data

Your data is yours:
  • Encrypted in transit and at rest
  • Never shared without permission
  • GDPR compliant
  • Can be exported anytime
  • Deleted on request
What we collect:
  • Email and name (for your account)
  • Papers you add (stored securely)
  • Chats and annotations (private to you)
  • Usage analytics (anonymized)
Read our Privacy Policy for complete details.

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Need help?

Having trouble signing up or signing in? Welcome to Freiya! We’re excited to help you streamline your research.