# How to Create a New vLex Account

### Summary

Create your personal vLex Library account to begin your legal research. New users can start with a trial to experience the full platform or will be added to their organization's corporate account.

### Why This is Important

Creating a personal account is the first step to unlocking a personalized research experience. It allows you to save your search history, create alerts, and organize your work in folders, creating a more efficient **legal research workflow**.

### How to Create an Account

#### Starting a Trial

If you are a new individual user, you can start a trial to explore vLex Library.

1. Navigate to the [vLex website](https://vlex.com/).
2. Select a plan or a free trial option.
3. Follow the on-screen prompts to enter your details and create your account. You will have full access to the platform for a limited time.

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#### Joining a Corporate Account

If your organization has a vLex Library subscription, an administrator will create an account for you.

1. Your designated account administrator will add you as a user.
2. You will receive an email from vLex with the subject **New account**.
3. Click the link in the email and follow the prompts to set your password and complete your profile.

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**vLex Open:** If you do not purchase a subscription after your trial ends, your account will convert to **vLex Open**, which provides limited access to the platform.
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### Best Practices & Pro Tips

* **Check Your Spam Folder:** If you are expecting a new account email and haven't received it, be sure to check your spam or junk mail folder.
* **Contact Your Admin:** If you believe you should have an account through your firm, university, or company, contact your librarian or designated vLex administrator first.

### Related Articles

* [How to Sign In to vLex Library](/vlex-library/vlex-library-home/getting-started/how-to-sign-in-to-vlex-library.md)
* [A Guide for Administrators: Managing Your Corporate Account](/vlex-library/vlex-library-home/account-and-admin-management/a-guide-for-administrators-managing-your-corporate-account.md)
* [How to Manage Your vLex Subscription](/vlex-library/vlex-library-home/account-and-admin-management/how-to-manage-your-vlex-subscription.md)

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