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# Create an Applicant Account for Existing Students

1. Load the Student record, *see* [Search a Student record](/home/paradigm-knowledge-base/student-enrolments/workflows/manage-student-records/search-a-student-record.md).
2. In the Student Summary screen, click the ACTIONS menu and select the **Create Applicant Account** option.

<figure><img src="https://1246578764-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FC21t2SaV2eKaLxvtR27D%2Fuploads%2Fo8sDplqYYjmF83Mua5Rk%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=1d7b33b9-6c2e-40f5-9663-a8d00b02b53e" alt=""><figcaption><p>selecting the Create Applicant Account from the Student Summary Actions menu</p></figcaption></figure>

3. This process generates an applicant account for the student, allowing them to log in using their new applicant credentials and submit their application.

   Once you've completed this step, please instruct the student to check their email for their login credentials.