Creating a new Hypothesis account

Hypothesis is a social annotation tool that allows for collaborative commenting on a web page or pdf. In order to use the free online software, you must first register for a free account. To do so, complete the following steps:

• Navigate to hypothes.is and click on Log in upper right corner.
• Click on Sign up at the bottom of the window.
• Enter a Username - this can be just your St. Olaf username, but not your email, as only underscores and periods are allowed.
• Enter your Email and a Password and check the box to agree to the terms and click Sign up.
• You will receive a notice that your registration was successful, and that you will be receiving an email with a link to follow to confirm your registration.