Step 1: Account Registration and Log in

Getting started with 4Degrees begins with setting up your account. This article will walk you through both standard registration and Single Sign-On (SSO) setup processes.

Before You Begin

You should have received an invitation email from your team administrator or the 4Degrees team. This email contains your personalized setup link.

Standard Registration Process

1. Access Your Invitation

Click the invitation link that was emailed to you
If you can't find the email, check your spam folder
The link is personalized to your email address

2. Enter Your Email Address

Your email should be pre-populated from the invitation
If not, enter the email address that received the invitation
This will be your primary login email for 4Degrees

3. Create a Secure Password

Password Requirements:

Minimum 8 characters
Include uppercase and lowercase letters
Include at least one number
Include at least one special character

Password Tips:

Use a unique password you don't use elsewhere
Consider using a password manager
Write it down securely until you memorize it

4. Complete Your Profile

You'll need to fill out several fields to personalize your 4Degrees experience:

What is your full name?

Enter your complete legal name
This appears on your profile and in team directories

What should we call you?

This is your preferred name for emails and casual references
Example: "Robert" vs "Bob" or "Elizabeth" vs "Liz"

What industry are you in? Choose the option that best describes your work:

Venture Capital - For VCs, seed funds, growth equity
Investment Banking - For investment banks, M&A advisors
Private Equity - For PE firms, growth equity, buyout funds
Corporate Development - For corporate BD and strategic partnerships
Consulting - For management consulting and advisory firms
Other - For other professional services

What city are you in?

Enter your primary business location
This helps with geographic filtering and networking

5. Complete Registration

Review all information for accuracy
Click "Continue" or "Complete Registration"
You'll be taken to the next setup step (Privacy Settings)

SSO (Single Sign-On) Setup

If your organization uses SSO, the process is simpler:

1. Visit Your Custom Domain

Go to your-company.4degrees.ai (your admin will provide this)
Or use the SSO link provided by your administrator

2. Enter Your Work Email

Use your corporate email address
This should match what's configured in your SSO system

3. Authenticate Through Your SSO Provider

You'll be redirected to your organization's SSO login
Enter your corporate credentials
Complete any two-factor authentication if required

4. Complete Profile Setup

You may still need to fill out industry and location information
Some fields might be pre-populated from your SSO profile

Troubleshooting Common Issues

"Link takes you to the login page"

Your team may have used our sandbox account- make sure you log out before clicking on the link again
Try using an incognito window to register
Contact support if you need further assistance

"SSO Not Working"

Verify the domain - Make sure you're using the correct company domain
Check your corporate email - SSO is usually tied to specific email domains
Contact your IT department - They may need to configure access

What Happens Next?

After completing registration, you'll be guided through:

Privacy and Sharing Settings - Configure what information you share with teammates
Email Sync Setup - Connect your Gmail or Outlook account
Contact Import - Add your professional contacts

Important Notes

Account Security:

Your account is protected by enterprise-grade security
Enable two-factor authentication if available
Never share your login credentials

Team Setup:

Your administrator controls team-level settings
Some features may be enabled/disabled by your admin
Contact your admin for permission-related questions

Data Privacy:

4Degrees follows strict privacy and security standards
Your data is never shared outside your organization
You control what information you share with teammates

Need Help?

If you encounter any issues during registration:

Contact Support:

Email: help@4degrees.ai
Include your email address and describe the specific error

Contact Your Administrator:

Your team admin can resend invitations
They can help with SSO configuration issues
They can adjust account permissions if needed

Next Steps: Once you've successfully registered, continue to Step 2: Privacy and Sharing Settings to configure your account preferences.

This is Step 1 of our 10-Step Getting Started Guide. Each step builds on the previous one to get you fully set up with 4Degrees.