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A step-by-step guide to joining the Capacity4dev community

Thank you for your interest in joining the Capacity4dev platform! Registration is a simple process that will give you access to resources, communities, and collaboration opportunities. This guide will walk you through the registration process step-by-step.

To become a member:

Detailed steps 

Step 1: Access the Registration Page

Navigate to the Capacity4dev registration page by clicking on the yellow "Join" button, found at the top right corner of the page, below the Search bar. 

join

Step 2: Choose one of the options

  1. “I already have an EU Login account" - Choose this if you are EU institution staff or if you have an EU Login account that you have used to access other EU platforms. If you are EU institution staff, your 'organisation' and 'organisation type' fields will be automatically filled in, and you will be able to access additional restricted spaces on the platform.  

EU Login must be connected with a multi-factor authentication (MFA) when connecting to a new Capacity4dev member account. Go to the part: Set up your multifactor authentication (MFA). 

  1. “Create an EU Login account" - Choose this if it is your first time using EU Login. NOTE: We highly encourage all our members to use professional e-mail addresses for registration on Capacity4dev for credibility purposes and facilitation of validation! 

After clicking on “Create an EU Login account”, read our Terms & Conditions and our Privacy statement, accept the Terms if you would like to proceed and click “Create an account”.  

Step 3: Fill out All Fields in the Form Provided by EU Login 

Help for external users

 

After the successful creation of your profile, you will receive a verification e-mail with an activation link to create your password. Please, click on the link in your email and set your password on the EU Login page. Then, click to “Proceed” when you see the message below.

new password

When your password has been successfully created, click “Proceed”. You will be then redirected to your EU Login “My Account” dashboard.  

Screenshot of the EU Login “My Account” page showing options such as account details, account configuration, mobile device management, trusted platforms and security keys, eID management, and session display.

Set up your multifactor autentication (MFA)

To proceed, you need to set up a second factor authentication. How to set-up your multi-factor authentication (MFA) system: 

  1. Access your account settings: Log in to your EU Login account at https://ecas.ec.europa.eu/cas/ and click on your profile icon in the top-right corner> Select My Account.   
  2. Choose your second factor: From the My Account page, go to “Manage my trusted platforms and security keys” or “Manage my mobile devices” (depending on your chosen method).  
  3. Select and set up a method: You can choose from several secure options: 
    • EU Login Mobile App: Install the official EU Login app on your smartphone (available on Android and iOS). In your account settings, select “Add a mobile device”, enter a device name and a 4-digit PIN, then scan the QR code displayed on your computer screen using the app.  Confirm the enrolment via a push notification. 
    • Trusted Platform Module (TPM): If your computer has a TPM chip (common on Windows 10/11 or Apple devices with T1 chip), you can use your device's biometrics (fingerprint) or PIN. In your account settings, select “Add a trusted platform”, follow the on-screen instructions, and use your computer's sign-in method. 
    • Security Key: Use a physical FIDO2-compliant USB, NFC, or Bluetooth security key. Plug it in or pair it, then follow the prompts in your account settings to register it. 
    • Passkey: Generate a passkey on your mobile device (no app needed) or computer. Ensure Bluetooth is enabled on both devices and follow the setup steps in your account settings. 

For further help with EU Login, check the tutorial by the end of this page.

Step 4: Fill out the Platform Information

Once you have set your second factor authentication method, you can return to Capacity4dev to complete your registration. 

  1. Go back to Capacity4dev.eu 
  2. Click Join again.  
  3. Select option 2: I already have an EU Login account. The My settings page will then appear. 
Screenshot of the Capacity4dev “My Settings” page showing profile fields for first name, last name, email, organisation, and organisation type.

  1. Fill in your Organisation and Organisation type.  
  2. Under Topics of Interest, select at least one Topic. You can use the search bar to find the relevant topics.  
  3. Under Countries of interest, select at least one option. You can choose Worldwide, as well as specific continents and countries.  
  4. Select your preferred notification frequency.  
  5. Under Agreements, choose whether you would like your Capacity4dev profile to be publicly visible on the internet.  
Screenshot of the Agreements section on Capacity4dev, showing contact preferences, profile data disclosure options with “No” selected, and a checkbox to accept the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement.

Once you have completed all required fields, click Save changes. 

Your registration is now complete. A green confirmation message will appear on screen. 

You may also refer to the video below for a step-by-step visual guide. 

You can now browse Capacity4dev. 

If you have an EC/EEAS account, your account will be approved automatically. External members may wait up to 48 hours during business days to have their registration accepted. Once your account has been validated by the Capacity4dev team, a new button called Post content will appear in the top right-hand area of the page. 

Now that you are a member, you can explore and participate in various Groups and communities, access Resources, attend Events and training sessions, and connect with other professionals in your field. If you need assistance or have any questions, contact the Capacity4dev support team. Happy collaboration!

FAQ

Registration is done through EU Login, which is a separate entity from Capacity4dev. In case of issues, please contact EU Login: https://ecas.ec.europa.eu/cas/help.html;__Secure-ECAS_SESSIONID=ni0kCPR…

We highly encourage our users to use professional email addresses when registering as this will facilitate their validation procedure. We validate accounts within 24 hours during business days. In case, your account was not validated within 24 hours, please send us an email to support@capacity4dev.eu 

It is essential to fill out all mandatory fields marked with a red asterisk * during the registration process. If your account is pending registration, please navigate to your profile when logged in at the top of any page on the Capacity4dev platform and click on My Profile > Settings

If you encounter any issues, do not hesitate to contact us