How do I sign up on a computer?

Thanks for your interest in becoming a UserTesting contributor! Use this article to learn how to join the Contributor Network from your computer. 

TIP: If you prefer to sign up from a mobile device you can!  Learn how to sign up on the UserTesting mobile app instead. 

To start the application process, you need to:

1. Review our system requirements
2. Submit your email address on our website
3. Create your UserTesting account

When you complete these steps, you’ll have access to your UserTesting account. From there, you can view your applicant checklist. Your applicant checklist includes the steps you need to complete before you can join the Contributor Network:

• Take the practice test
• Create your profile
• Verify your email address
• Connect your PayPal account

TIP:  You can complete these steps in any order you'd like, but you'll have to complete each of them (and pass your practice test) before you can join the Contributor Network. 

Once you’ve completed each step on the applicant checklist and we’ve approved your practice test, you’ll be ready to start taking tests!

How to start the application process

1. Review our system requirements 

Before you sign up, make sure your device meets the following minimum requirements:

Windows

• Operating system: Windows 7, 8, 10, or 11
• Browser: Chrome, Firefox, Edge (current version and previous version)
• Upload speed: A least 3.0 Mbps (5.0 Mbps recommended)
• Maximum screen resolution: 1920x1080
• Screen ratio: 16:9

Mac

• Operating system: OS X 10.15 or higher
•  Browser:
  • Chrome, Firefox, Edge (current version and previous version)
  • Safari: Versions 14.0-15.3 only
    
    We're currently unable to support Safari 15.4.
• Upload speed: A least 3.0 Mbps (5.0 Mbps recommended)
• Maximum screen resolution: 1920x1080
• Screen ratio: 16:9

TIP: If you're not sure about your upload speed, you can check it here.

2. Submit your email address on our website 

Visit the Get paid to test page, and then submit your email.

3. Create your UserTesting account

Once you submit your email address, you’ll see an introductory screen.

Click Next to provide us with the personal information required to create your UserTesting account. These personal details include your first and last name, your username, password, and the zip code for the area you live most of the time.

The applicant checklist

Once you create your account, you’ll see the applicant checklist. This checklist includes each step you have to complete before you can become a UserTesting contributor. Remember, you can follow these steps in any order you like.

TIP: You can switch between your mobile device and computer to complete this checklist.