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Step 3 details the setup of text notifications, allowing users to customize communication preferences for updates, promotions, and important information from GED® Testing Services. Step 4 instructs users to select South Dakota as their planned testing location. Step 5 addresses study and preparation support, prompting users to indicate their interest in receiving assistance, which can lead to options for choosing a local GED® prep center, with a comprehensive list available for South Dakota. Finally, Step 6 involves answering a few concluding questions about study habits and learning preferences. 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The first step is  \nCREATING YOUR ACCOUNT.  \nSTEP 1: SIGN UP  \n􀂃 Go to [https://www.ged.com/](https://www.ged.com/) and choose SIGN UP.  \n􀂃 ENTER an email address you have access to and choose a PASSWORD you will remember.  \nSTEP 2: CREATE YOUR PROFILE  \n• PROVIDE your name, address, phone, and date of birth.  \n• The name and date of birth you enter here MUST MATCH your government-issued ID in order for you to schedule tests later on.  \nSTEP 3: SETUP TEXT NOTIFICATIONS  \n􀂃 Choose if you want to receive emails or text notification from GED® . This may include promotions, updates on your tests, or other important information from GED® Testing Services.  \nSTEP 4: CHOOSE TESTING LOCATION  \n􀂃 Choose SOUTH DAKOTA as the state in which you plan to test.  \nSTEP 5: GET HELP STUDYING AND PREPARING FOR THE TEST  \n􀂃 Choose whether you are potentially INTERESTED in receiving support with studying and preparing for your GED® Exams. By choosing YES, you will be given the option to choose a GED® prep center nearest to you. A full list of GED® Prep and Testing Centers in South Dakota can be found HERE.  \nSTEP 6: ANSWER SOME FINAL QUESTIONS  \n􀂃 ANSWER some final questions.  \no Have You Started Studying?  \no How Do You Prefer to Learn?  \no Tell Us Why You’re Here Today  \nCONGRATULATIONS – YOU ARE DONE!  \nFor more information on how to navigate your newly created GED® account, including how to schedule exams, view results, and connect with study resources and material, see the how-to  \ndocument titled NAVIGATING MY GED® ACCOUNT.","cbCaitSjCkp8MCoS","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaitSjCkp8MCoS","pdf",412246,"English","# CREATING A GED® ACCOUNT\n## STEP 1: SIGN UP\n## STEP 2: CREATE YOUR PROFILE\n## STEP 3: SETUP TEXT NOTIFICATIONS\n## STEP 4: CHOOSE TESTING LOCATION\n## STEP 5: GET HELP STUDYING AND PREPARING FOR THE TEST\n## STEP 6: ANSWER SOME FINAL QUESTIONS","[{\"question\":\"What is the first step to completing the GED® Credential?\",\"answer\":\"The first step to completing the GED® Credential is creating a GED® account on the official website, ged.com.\"},{\"question\":\"What information is required when creating a GED® account profile?\",\"answer\":\"When creating your profile, you must provide your name, address, phone number, and date of birth. 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