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This page is for all new Equalify users. Whether you are a product owner looking for accessibility insights or a developer looking to embed accessibility into your practice, this page will help you get started with Equalify's platform, covering how to create an account and access the platform.

Access & Onboarding

Email invite

Once added by an Admin, you will receive an email from noreply@equalify.uic.edu with the subject "You are invited to join Equalify".

From the email invite, select "Accept Invite" to be redirected to the Equalify sign-in page.

💡Tip: Managing a workspace’s access? See the 🔗”Manage User Access”.md) page for more information about adding users to your team.
Email invitation to join Equalify with an Accept Invite button and an Unsubscribe link.

Logging in

Depending on how your organization manages Equalify you can sign in using Single Sign-On (SSO) or Create a New Account, via the Sign Up for Equalify form.

Using SSO to Log In

If your organization has set up SSO for Equalify, the sign-in screen shows two options:

  • I have access: If an administrator has already approved your access, select "Sign in with your organization account" (the button may name your organization) and log in using your existing credentials.
  • I need access: If you haven't been approved yet, select "Request access", enter your name and institutional email address, and submit the form. An administrator reviews requests from Account > Requests, and you'll get an email once you're approved.
⚠️Important: Having an account with your organization doesn't give you access to Equalify on its own — an administrator must approve your access first. If you sign in before being approved, Equalify shows the account you signed in with and offers a "Request access" button with your details already filled in, or lets you switch to a different account.
Equalify sign-in page displaying the heading Sign in to Equalify, Sign in with SSO button, and a Create an account link for new users.

Creating a new account without SSO

If your organization does not have SSO set up for Equalify, you will be asked to create a password, which you will then use (along with your email) to log in.

From the email: Select “Create an Account” and fill in your details. You must use the same email address that the invite was sent to.

Sign up page for Equalify with name, email address, and password fields, a Terms of Service and Privacy checkbox, a green Sign Up button, and a Log In link.

💡Tip: Unsure if SSO is active for your organization? Ask your Equalify administrator for help.

Sign Up via Waitlist

Currently, Equalify is invite-only available only to Equalify partners. In the future, the "Create an account" option will be widely available. Everyone interested is welcome to join the early access waitlist: https://equalify.uic.edu/signup Equalify early-access sign-up form titled Sign Up for Equalify with Name and Email fields and a Join the Waitlist button.