Steps to Sign Up
The following outlines how to setup your free email account at PerfectlyPrivate

Step 1: Ensure System Requirements
This service utilizes cutting-edge java technology. For optimal performance we recommend using the most recent browser version. System requirements are as follows:

Netscape Communicator™
Microsoft Internet Explorer™ (IE)
Windows95™, Windows98™ or WindowsNT™
IE users must have the Microsoft Java Virtual Machine installed in order for this service to work. Installing IE version 5.0 will automatically install the Microsoft Java VM.

This service currently will not work with WebTV or Macintosh systems due to lack of Java support.

NOTE: For further information on how to Enable Java or Javascript in your browser, click here.

Step 2: Read the Terms of Service Agreement
All PerfectlyPrivate users are asked to read and accept the Terms of Service Agreement before creating their email address. The agreement allows PerfectlyPrivate to protect users of both our service and other Internet services from unwanted or unauthorized activities on the Internet.

If you agree to the Terms of Service Agreement, click the "Sign up" link on the front page of our site.

Step 3: Complete application form
After reading and accepting the Terms of Service Agreement, continue on to the sign up form. Here you will be asked to select an email address for your account and provide some information about yourself. Once you have completed this form, click continue.

Step 4: Verify "Pass Code"
We use a "Pass Code" verification system to ensure you are a real person and to cut down on abuse of our system. When you fill out the sign up form, we issue a pass code to the non-PerfectlyPrivate email address you provide. This pass code is keyed to the information you enter (specifically the non-PerfectlyPrivate email address) and is automatically sent to you for verification. When prompted, enter this pass code to continue in the sign up process.

Step 5: Create secure key
After entering your pass code, our system will send you to Hush Communications where you will generate your secure key for use in email encryption.

When you are sent to Hush Communications, you will see a Java Applet load which will take you through the secure key generation. Once the java applet has loaded, you will be asked to move your mouse pointer within the box that appears on your screen. The random movement of the pointer within the box generates random numbers for your security key. Continue to move your mouse around the box until the bars along the bottom change color. This is the only time you will create your security key.

Step 6: Select password phrase
Once your have used your mouse to create your secure key, you will be prompted to select a password or password phrase which will be required when logging in to check your email. Unlike other systems, we allow you to use more than just a single "word" as your password. This provides more security for your account.

DO NOT FORGET THIS PASSWORD PHRASE !!! WE CANNOT RETRIEVE IT IF YOU FORGET.

After selecting your password and/or password phrase, you will be asked to re-enter it to ensure you have typed it correctly. Again, write it down so you do not forget it. Remember, we have no way to lookup lost password phrases if lost or forgotten. In such cases, the only option you have is to close your account and select a new email address. Email sent to the previous account will be lost.

Once you verify that you have your password phrase entered correctly, your account will be activated and you will be directed to the main login page.

NOTE: If at any point during the account creation process your browser crashes and/or you lose your connection to the internet, you can return to the sign up page and activate your account using the same non-PerfectlyPrivate email address and passcode.