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        "content": "when%20I%20first%20sign%20in%20with%20JAWS%2C%20do%20I%20use%20an%20email%20address%20as%20my%20name%20and%20then%20a%20password"
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        "content": "Here\u2019s how signing in with JAWS (the screen reader from Freedom Scientific / Vispero) works\u2014with details about account names, email addresses, and passwords:\n\n---\n\n### What \u201cSigning In with JAWS\u201d Means Now\n\n- As of the 2026 version, *JAWS requires users in the U.S.* to create or sign in with a **Vispero Account**. This unified account covers JAWS, ZoomText, Fusion, etc. ([support.freedomscientific.com](https://support.freedomscientific.com/Downloads/JAWS/JAWSWhatsNew?version=17See&utm_source=openai))  \n- When you first use JAWS after installing, it prompts you to **sign in or create a Vispero account**. You must complete this for full functionality (though there\u2019s a short grace period). ([support.freedomscientific.com](https://support.freedomscientific.com/Downloads/JAWS/JAWSWhatsNew?version=17See&utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n### What Name/Username You Use\n\n- Your \u201cusername\u201d is your **email address**. In other words, when asked for your account name to sign in, you\u2019ll enter your email. ([portal.vispero.com](https://portal.vispero.com/Login?utm_source=openai))  \n- You\u2019ll also supply and use a **password**. So, yes, you\u2019ll use email + password. ([portal.freedomscientific.com](https://portal.freedomscientific.com/Account/Login?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n### Additional Requirements\n\n- **Age verification**: To access certain AI-powered features within JAWS or Fusion 2026, you\u2019ll need to have a Vispero account that indicates you are 13 or older. Users under 13 will have restricted access. ([training.vispero.com](https://training.vispero.com/upcoming-changes-to-ai-features-in-jaws-and-fusion-age-verification-and-account-requirements/?utm_source=openai))  \n- **License activation/management**: After signing in, you also need to activate your license if required. You\u2019ll use your Vispero account to manage the software license. ([support.freedomscientific.com](https://support.freedomscientific.com/Downloads/JAWS/JAWSWhatsNew?version=17See&utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n### Summary\n\nSo, to answer your question: *Yes*, when first signing in to JAWS (or creating your Vispero account), you will enter:\n\n1. **Your email address** (this serves as the account name/username), and  \n2. **A password** that you set.  \n\nIf anything about the process seems confusing or you need help navigating with JAWS, I\u2019d be happy to walk you through step-by-step."
    }
]