# Create an account

After liaising with and being engaged by a department of the University, you will receive an invitation email for casual helper portal account creation at the first time of engagement.

**Step 1:** Click "here" (url with prefix <https://chportal.hku.hk>) in the invitation email where an invitation code embedded to navigate to the registration page

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Please DO NOT forward the invitation email or disclose the invitation code in the invitation email to others.
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**Step 2:** Press "Register" button

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**Step 3:** Enter username and password for registration and then press "Register" button

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If you suspect the invitation email or portal website are malicious, please feel free to [contact us](/user-guide-of-casual-helper-portal/help/contact-us.md).
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