# 1.3 Verifying Your Account as a Teacher by email

Skip this step if you are not a teacher at EdCity.

If you are a teacher at EdCity, you will be redirected to the "Edit Profile" page to verify your email. This step is necessary because all IDEALS sub-systems require a verified email, and EdData currently does not provide teachers' email addresses to service providers.

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Enter your email address carefully, as you will receive a verification email.

Click **"Submit"** to receive the verification email. A confirmation message will appear indicating the email has been sent successfully.

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Wait 2–3 minutes, then check your email inbox for the verification email from the IDEALS Portal. Click the **verification link** in the email.

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You should then be directed to the Gateway Page, where you'll see two login buttons. Stay on this screen and proceed to the next step.

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