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  • Do you use an Android smartphone or tablet?

  • Do you have a Gmail account?

  • Does your school use Google for email, calendars, or Google Drive?

  • Do you use a Google Account for another website, like the Texas Early Childhood Professional Development System?

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CATEGORY:

Getting Started, Login/Sign-Up

RESOURCE:

How-to-Guide

BEST FIT FOR:

Trainers, Center Directors, Practitioners, Early Childhood Specialists

Instructions:

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If you do not have a Google Account, you can create one at the following link: https://accounts.google.com/signup, using your existing email account or by creating a Gmail account. For best results, please use Google Chrome on a desktop or laptop.

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Be sure to write down your username and password somewhere convenient.  You will use this information to log in to: www.tecpds.org.

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You will then need to verify your email address with an emailed verification code.

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For an added layer of security, you may wish to add your phone number to your account. Also, enter your birthdate and gender.

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If you enter a phone number, you will receive a text message for verification. Should you forget your password in the future, you can use your phone to help you recover your account.

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Should you choose to “Opt-in” to Google services, choose “Yes, I’m in.” Otherwise, choose “Skip.”

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Finally, read and agree to the Terms of Service document by scrolling down and clicking OK at the end.

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Related Resources

Forgot your username or password? Navigate to https://www.google.com/accounts/recovery/

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