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# ResearchDesk - How do I link my account?

# Overview

To authenticate with ResearchDesk, you will need:

1. **Subdomain** – The subdomain for the environment you want to connect to.
2. **Email** – Your ResearchDesk account email.
3. **Password** – Your ResearchDesk account password.

This guide walks you through choosing your environment and using your ResearchDesk credentials in the Connect UI.

### Prerequisites

* A ResearchDesk account.

### Instructions

#### Step 1: Choosing your subdomain

ResearchDesk uses different base URLs for production and staging. In the Connect UI, you will be asked for the **Environment** (subdomain). Use one of these values:

| Environment         | Subdomain      | Base URL                                                                       |
| ------------------- | -------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| Production          | `demand`       | [https://demand.researchdesk.com](https://demand.researchdesk.com)             |
| Integration Staging | `stage-demand` | [https://stage-demand.researchdesk.com](https://stage-demand.researchdesk.com) |

Enter **demand** for production or **stage-demand** for integration staging.

#### Step 2: Finding your credentials

Use the **email** and **password** you use to sign in to ResearchDesk. These are the same credentials you use for the ResearchDesk dashboard.

#### Step 3: Enter credentials in the Connect UI

1. Open the form where you need to authenticate with ResearchDesk.
2. Enter the **Subdomain** (`demand` or `stage-demand`).
3. Enter your **Email** and **Password** in their respective fields.
4. Submit the form to create the connection.

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You are now connected to ResearchDesk.