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Creating a Kanopy account

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Select one of the following to get started:

I am a member of a public library
I am a student or professor of a university/college

PUBLIC LIBRARIES

  1. Go to www.kanopy.com/signup and click on “Find Your Library"
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  2. Type your library name and select it from the list, or search for a library near you using your city name or zip code
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  3. Enter your library card number, and if required, your library card password/PIN and click Continue
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    Having trouble adding your library card? You can review common errors when adding your library card information to your Kanopy account here.

  4. Complete the signup process by creating your Kanopy account
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    Your account can be created using your Google or Facebook login, or can be done directly on Kanopy using your email address and password. Your password will need to be at least 6 characters.

  5. After creating your account, you’ll receive a verification email in your inbox. Click on the link in this email to verify your email address.

  6. You're ready to start watching! Click on Watch Now on the welcome screen to start browsing.

UNIVERSITIES/COLLEGES

  1. Go to www.kanopy.com/signup and click on “Find Your University”0.png

  2. Type your university or college name and select it from the dropdown
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  3. You will be redirected to your university or college’s login screen - follow the prompts to log in. (Note: if your university or college authenticates using VPN, please ensure that you have signed in through your school's VPN.)

  4. Complete the signup process by creating your Kanopy account, or select Skip if you would prefer not to create an account
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    Your account can be created using your Google or Facebook login, or can be done directly on Kanopy using your email address and password. Your password will need to be at least 6 characters.

    Creating an account on Kanopy will allow you to save videos to your Watchlist to view later, create clips and playlists, and view through our mobile and TV apps.

  5. After creating your account, you’ll receive a verification email in your inbox. Click on the link in this email to verify your email address.

  6. You're ready to start watching! Browse or search for a film to begin.