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Minors under the age of 14 need parental consent to sign up for an Arduino account. This is called a **junior account**.

* Adults can [create junior accounts from their profile page](#adult-create).
* Juniors can also [request permission from their parents](#junior-request).
In this article:

* [Create a junior account for your child](#adult-create)
* [Request an account from your parent](#junior-request)

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<h2 id="adult-create">Sign up your junior from an adult account</h2>
## Create a junior account for your child {#adult-create}

1. Go to the [Profile page](https://id.arduino.cc/). Sign in if prompted or, if you haven't done so, [create an Arduino account](https://support.arduino.cc/hc/en-us/articles/360016724040).
1. Sign into [id.arduino.cc/minors](https://id.arduino.cc/minors).

2. Under _Junior Accounts_, click on **Set Up Junior Account**.
2. Find the _Your Junior Accounts_ section.

![The Junior Accounts section on the profile page.](img/profile-page-without-junior-account.png)
3. Select **Add Account**.

3. Enter the following profile info:
4. Configure the new junior account:

* Optional: Change the avatar.
* Optional: Regenerate the randomly assigned username.
* **Required:** Enter a password.
* **Required:** Enter the junior's date of birth.
* Select an avatar (optional)
* Regenerate the randomly assigned username (optional)
* Enter a password.
* Enter the junior's date of birth (DD/MM/YYYY).

When done, click **Next**.

![Creating a new junior account.](img/create-junior-account-as-parent.png)

4. Agree to the terms of parental consent and click Create Account.
> [!IMPORTANT]
> If you are unable to proceed, ensure that the password meets the requirements.

The junior account will be created and added to the Junior Accounts section.
5. Agree to the terms of parental consent and click Create Account.

![The Junior Accounts section on the profile page with one associated junior account.](img/profile-page-with-junior-account.png)
The junior account will be created and added to the list of your junior accounts.

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<h2 id="junior-request">Request permission as a junior</h2>

1. Go to [arduino.cc](https://www.arduino.cc/) and click Sign In in the top-right to open the [sign-in page](https://login.arduino.cc/login).
## Request an account from your parent {#junior-request}

![The sign in button on arduino.cc](img/arduino-cc-sign-in-button.png)
1. Go to [junior.arduino.cc](https://junior.arduino.cc/).

> If another account is signed in, click the ![Profile icon](img/symbol_profile.png) profile button and select 'Sign Out' first.
> [!NOTE]
> If another account is signed in, click the profile button and select Sign Out first.

2. Below the **Sign In** button, find the text "Don't have an account yet?", and click on **Create one** to proceed.
2. Below the Sign In button, and click on **Create your account** to proceed.

![The arduino.cc sign in page. An arrow highlights the link for signing up with email,.](img/arduino-account-sign-in-create-button.png)
3. Enter your date of birth (DD/MM/YYYY) and click **Next**.

3. Enter your date of birth, then click on Next.
4. Configure the new junior account:

![Entering date of birth.](img/arduino-account-sign-up-dob.png)
* Select an avatar (optional)
* Regenerate the randomly assigned username (optional)
* Enter a password.

4. Enter the following profile info:

* Optional: Change the avatar.
* Optional: Regenerate your randomly assigned username.
* **Required:** Enter a password.

![Signing up to Arduino.](img/create-junior-account-as-junior.png)
When done, click **Next**.

5. Type in your parent's email address in both fields. Make sure that you provide the correct email address. Click on **Send Email**.
> [!IMPORTANT]
> If you are unable to proceed, ensure that the password meets the requirements.

![Entering parent email address.](img/create-junior-account-parent-email.png)
5. Type in and confirm your parent's email address.

An email will be sent to your parent with instructions on how to finalize your account.
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---

1. Go to your [Arduino account profile](https://id.arduino.cc/).
Follow these steps:

2. Click on **Disable** under the Security section. A message will be displayed stating that you will receive an email. It will send the email to the address listed in the account settings section.
1. Sign into [id.arduino.cc/security](https://id.arduino.cc/security).

![Security section highlighted in the profile page](img/2factorAuth1.png)
2. Find the _2 steps verification_ section.

3. Check your email for a message with the subject **Disable Arduino 2-step verification**. Click the link.
3. Click on **Disable**.

!["Disable Arduino 2-step verification" email containing deactivation link](img/2factorAuth2.png)
4. Check the email inbox linked to your Arduino account and open the message from **noreply<!-- nolink-->@arduino.cc**.

4. After clicking on the link, 2-step verification will be disabled.

!["The Two Factor authentication has been successfully disabled" written in profile page](img/2factorAuth3.png)
5. Follow the instructions in the email to disable 2-step verification for your Arduino account.
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## Enable 2-Step Verification

1. Log in to your account and go to [your profile](https://id.arduino.cc/).
1. Sign into [id.arduino.cc/security](https://id.arduino.cc/security).

1. In the Security section, find the 2-Step Verification option and click on **Activate**.
1. Find the _2 steps verification_ section.

![Security section highlighted in the profile page](img/Profile_Security.png)
1. Click **Activate** to begin the activation process for 2 step verification.

1. Open your preferred authenticator app (e.g., Authy, Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator).

1. A window will display a QR code. This code is used to configure your account with an authenticator app.
Add a new account in the authenticator app, scan the displayed QR code in the window and click **Next**.

![QR code for configuration of Authenticator app](img/2FA_QRcode.png)

Add a new account in the authenticator app and scan the QR code displayed in the window and click **Next**.

> [!TIP]
> If you can't scan the QR code, click "Can't scan the barcode?" to view the code in text format. Save this code as a one-time password for Arduino in your authenticator app.

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In this article:

* [About account deletion](#about-account-deletion)
* [Before you delete your Arduino account](#before-you-delete-your-account)
* [Deleting your Arduino account](#delete-account)
- [About account deletion](#about-account-deletion)
- [Before you delete your account](#before-you-delete-your-account)
- [Deleting your account](#deleting-your-account)

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<a id="about-account-deletion"></a>

## About account deletion

* After you submit an account deletion request, it is possible to sign up for a new acccount using the same email.
* After receiving the account deletion request, Arduino will retain your data for an additional seven days. During this time your username may still appear in the Arduino Forum and Project Hub. After seven days, your data is automatically deleted.
* In the Arduino Forum and Arduino Project Hub, your account activity will be _anonymized_. When an account is anonymized, the associated username and user profile are deleted from the system. However, forum posts and project descriptions can still include mentions of your username or other personally identifiable information.
- After you submit an account deletion request, it is possible to sign up for a new acccount using the same email.
- After receiving the account deletion request, Arduino will retain your data for an additional seven days. During this time your username may still appear in the Arduino Forum and Project Hub. After seven days, your data is automatically deleted.
- In the Arduino Forum and Arduino Project Hub, your account activity will be _anonymized_. When an account is anonymized, the associated username and user profile are deleted from the system. However, forum posts and project descriptions can still include mentions of your username or other personally identifiable information.

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Before you delete your account, check the following:

* [Review the Cloud Editor sketchbook](https://docs.arduino.cc/software/web-editor/arduino-web-editor-secondary-features#the-sketchbook-tab), and download any sketches you want to keep.
- [Review the Cloud Editor sketchbook](https://docs.arduino.cc/software/web-editor/arduino-web-editor-secondary-features#the-sketchbook-tab), and download any sketches you want to keep.

* [Export historical data from Arduino Cloud](https://support.arduino.cc/hc/en-us/articles/8825464267420) that you want to keep.
- [Export historical data from Arduino Cloud](https://support.arduino.cc/hc/en-us/articles/8825464267420) that you want to keep.

* Review your [shared dashboards in Arduino Cloud](https://docs.arduino.cc/arduino-cloud/features/sharing-dashboards). Dashboards that you've shared with other users will still be available after you delete your account, but any widgets connected to your Things will no longer work.
- Review your [shared dashboards in Arduino Cloud](https://docs.arduino.cc/arduino-cloud/features/sharing-dashboards). Dashboards that you've shared with other users will still be available after you delete your account, but any widgets connected to your Things will no longer work.

* [Review any active subscriptions](https://support.arduino.cc/hc/en-us/articles/4401881299090-Review-change-or-cancel-an-Arduino-Cloud-plan). When you delete your Arduino account, subscriptions are canceled at the end of their billing cycles.
- [Review any active subscriptions](https://support.arduino.cc/hc/en-us/articles/4401881299090-Review-change-or-cancel-an-Arduino-Cloud-plan). When you delete your Arduino account, subscriptions are canceled at the end of their billing cycles.

* Review your post history in the [Arduino Forum](https://forum.arduino.cc/). When your account is deleted, your username will no longer be displayed, but the posts themselves can still contain personally identifiable information. Remove information that you don't want to appear after your account has been deleted.
- Review your post history in the [Arduino Forum](https://forum.arduino.cc/). When your account is deleted, your username will no longer be displayed, but the posts themselves can still contain personally identifiable information. Remove information that you don't want to appear after your account has been deleted.

* Review your projects on [Arduino Project Hub](https://projecthub.arduino.cc/). Remove any personally identifiable information from the project description, code, or downloadable files, or delete the associated project entirely. When your account is deleted, your user profile will be removed. Projects that you keep will stay public, but will be credited to "Anonymous User" instead.
- Review your projects on [Arduino Project Hub](https://projecthub.arduino.cc/). Remove any personally identifiable information from the project description, code, or downloadable files, or delete the associated project entirely. When your account is deleted, your user profile will be removed. Projects that you keep will stay public, but will be credited to "Anonymous User" instead.

* Sign in to [id.arduino.cc](https://id.arduino.cc/) and check if any junior accounts are connected to your account. When you delete your account, any junior accounts that you created will also be removed.
- Sign in to [id.arduino.cc](https://id.arduino.cc/) and check if any junior accounts are connected to your account. When you delete your account, any junior accounts that you created will also be removed.

If you have questions about what happens when you delete your account, please [contact us](https://www.arduino.cc/en/contact-us/) first.

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1. Sign in to <a class="link-external" href="https://id.arduino.cc/">id.arduino.cc</a>.

2. Under **Account Settings**, find the text "If you wish to delete your Arduino account click here". Click on **"click here"**.
2. In the **Personal info** tab (default selection), find the **Danger Zone** section at the bottom of the page.

3. Select **Request account deletion**.

![The "click here" link in Account Settings.](img/delete-your-arduino.account.png)
4. Confirm that you want to continue.

3. Open the email associated with your Arduino account and look for an email from noreply<!-- nolink-->@arduino.cc.
5. Open the email associated with your Arduino account and look for an email from noreply<!-- nolink-->@arduino.cc.

4. Click the confirmation link to confirm the deletion of your account.
6. Click the confirmation link to confirm the deletion of your account.

### In the Science Journal app

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2. Click on **Forgot your password?**

![Login page](img/forgot-your-password.png)

3. Type in the email for your Arduino account and click **Recover**

4. Open your email inbox and look for an email from **auth** (auth@arduino.cc) with the subject "Reset your password".
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id: 360016070060
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1. Go to [id.arduino.cc](https://id.arduino.cc/) and sign in.
1. Sign into [id.arduino.cc/security](https://id.arduino.cc/security).

2. Scroll down and find the _Privacy Settings_ category.
2. Find the _Privacy Settings_ category.

3. Check or uncheck the different options to confirm or withdraw consent.

4. Click _Save_ to register any changes you make.
> [!NOTE]
> Changes are saved immediately.

See the [Privacy Policy](https://www.arduino.cc/en/privacy-policy) for more information about how we process your personal data when you use our services.
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Learn how to subscribe or unsubscribe from the Arduino newsletter.

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## Subscribe or unsubscribe from your profile page

1. Go to [id.arduino.cc](https://id.arduino.cc/) and sign in.
1. Sign into [id.arduino.cc/security](https://id.arduino.cc/security).

2. Scroll down and find the _Privacy Settings_ category.
2. Find the _Privacy Settings_ section.

3. Check or uncheck the _I confirm my consent to receive your newsletter_ option.
3. Under _Marketing Consents_, check or uncheck the **Confirm to receive Arduino newsletter** option.

## Unsubscribe from an email

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