# Overview

Signing up for an account in the MIDI Mixer app is currently used to attribute contributions with users to ensure that folks are rewarded automatically for their generosity.

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In the future, accounts will be used for a variety of community-based features too, like sharing profiles and plugins in-app. Make sure to create an account ready, as it's likely that early users will be rewarded!
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## Registering

MIDI Mixer itself only requires a valid, verified email to register, and collects no personalised information whatsoever other than the bare minimum needed to connect your account to a contribution.

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If you're making an account or contributing, make sure to use the same email for your contribution and for MIDI Mixer. This will ensure that you're automatically rewarded for any contribution made.
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To register an account, head over to the **Account** tab (the MIDI Mixer icon in the bottom left), and enter an email to get started.

![The "Account" page in MIDI Mixer's UI](https://3904753531-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MbgmcllNB3bAkyR_Grr%2F-Mc-rKDpyXab62_90MVn%2F-Mc-vI64NXSrwRxWHkDm%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=9e8239ff-8960-46de-ae36-6986ba6584fa)

Once you've created an account, you'll need to verify your email before you can sync any changes. You'll receive an email from `noreply@midi-mixer.com` with a link that, once clicked, will verify your account.

To see more information about how a contribution affects your account, check out the [**Contributions** ](https://docs.midi-mixer.com/accounts/contribution)page.