Tutorial

Registering

If not logged in, you should see log in form at the top of each page on the CPS-VO. A window with a "Click here to register!" is highlighted beneath the log-in field. Click that and follow the instructions in this tutorial for "Creating an account".

Logging in

If not logged in, you should see log in form at the top of each page on the CPS-VO. Type your registered username and password to log in.

Refreshing your password

A window with "Forgot username or password?" is highlighted beneath the log-in field. Click that and provide either your VO username or the email address that is tied to that username. You will next be sent an email with a one-time hyperlink that will take you to a form to reset your password. Be sure to check your spam folders, if you don't see the email in your inbox.


The CPS-VO aims to encourage study of the body of documents housed here and facilitate collaboration through use of the many tools it provides. This tutorial is intended to help users get acquainted with the portal and how to use it. Feel free to refer back often by clicking the question mark in the top navigation of each page.