Fields on the New User Registration Form

Step 1: Account Request

Field

Description

Organization *

Select the name of your church or organization from the list.

If your organization is not in the list, it is not licensed to use the ParishSOFT system.

User Name *

Type your username.

Requirements:

• Length: must be between 5 and 20 characters.

• Characters: letters and numbers only: A-Z, a-z, 0-9. No spaces or special characters permitted.

The system checks your username to determine whether or not it is unique. If a name is already taken, the system displays a message to inform you that the username you requested is not available and asks you to choose a different name.

Password

After your registration request is approved, you will receive an e-mail containing your login information (your username and a temporary password). Check your Spam or Junk E-mail folder if you do not receive an e-mail response to your request.

Step 2: Personal Information

First Name *

Your first name.

Last Name *

Your last name.

Nick Name

Your nickname.

Primary Phone *

Your main telephone number in ###-###-#### format.

Requirement: ten digits only.

Birth Date *

Click inside the field and type your birth date in MM/DD/YYYY format. Alternatively, click and select a date from the calendar.

Country *

Select the country you live in.

Address *

Your address (number and street).

City *

Your city.

Region *

Your state or region.

Postal Code *

Your ZIP code or postal code.

Requirements:

• Numbers only.

• Length

• U.S. residents: first five digits only (no PLUS 4).

• Non-U.S. residents: no limit.

Step 3: E-mail Address

Current E-mail *

The My Own Church system restricts users to one account per e-mail address. Multiple accounts with the same e-mail address are not permitted.

Your current e-mail address.

Requirement: type the complete e-mail address (for example, dglover@parishsoft.com).

After your registration request is approved, the system sends your username and a temporary password to your current e-mail address.

Confirm Current *

Re-type your current e-mail address.

Requirement: type the complete e-mail address (for example, dglover@parishsoft.com).

Prior E-Mail #1

A prior e-mail address helps the system locate your family record.

If you have an e-mail address that you used before the one you are using now, type it in this field.

Requirement: type the complete e-mail address (for example, dglover@parishsoft.com).

Prior E-mail #2

A prior e-mail address helps the system locate your family record.

If you have an e-mail address that you used before Prior E-mail #1, type it in this field.

Requirement: type the complete e-mail address (for example, dglover@parishsoft.com).