New User Quick Start Guide

Getting started with REDCap at Wright State University is simple. Follow the steps below to request an account and begin collaborating on research projects.

  1. Confirm You Are Eligible

    You may request a Wright State REDCap account if you are:

    • A Wright State faculty member, staff member, or student
    • An employee of a Wright State-affiliated organization, such as Premier Health, Dayton Children’s Hospital, or Kettering Health Network
    • An external collaborator working with a Wright State or Wright State-affiliated researcher

    If you are an external collaborator who is not employed by Wright State or an affiliated organization, you must have a Wright State or affiliated REDCap user serve as your sponsor. Sponsors must already have an active REDCap account.

    External collaborators cannot create their own REDCap projects.

  2. Request Your REDCap Account

    All REDCap users must have a Wright State W# before they can access the system. If you do not already have one, request a W# before proceeding.

    Wright State and Affiliated Users

    Complete the following:

    External Collaborators

    If you are not employed by Wright State or an affiliated organization, you must:

    • Have a Wright State or affiliated REDCap user serve as your sponsor
    • Obtain your sponsor’s information and signature on the REDCap User Attestation Form
    • Complete the REDCap User Request Survey Form

    Once your request has been processed, you will receive an email confirming that your REDCap account has been created.

  3. Sign In for the First Time

    Log in to REDCap using your Wright State W# and password.

    During your first login, you will be prompted to review and acknowledge the REDCap user rules. Completing this step is required before other REDCap users can locate your account and add you to research projects.

    After you have successfully signed in and accepted the user agreement, notify your project owner that your account is active so they can add you to the appropriate REDCap project.

  4. Complete the Recommended Training

    After requesting an account, complete the recommended REDCap training modules to become familiar with the platform:

    • Introductory Overviews
    • Basic Features and Functionality These resources provide a strong foundation for building surveys, collecting data, and managing research projects.
    • Project Types (approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes)

    These resources provide a strong foundation for building surveys, collecting data and managing research projects.