{ "batch": "1060-surveys-microtasks-how-to-start", "articles": [ { "id": "learn_r1060_surveys_microtasks_how_to_start_prolific_signup_step1", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Prolific: Access.signup", "summary": "To become a participant on Prolific, you first need to register as a participant.", "body": "To become a participant on Prolific, you first need to register as a participant.\n\nWhat Prolific actually says:\n\n“To sign up as a participant, head [here](https://app.prolific.com/register/participant).”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://participant-help.prolific.com/en/articles/445006-how-do-i-become-a-participant-on-prolific", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Prolific", "evidence_quote": "To sign up as a participant, head [here](https://app.prolific.com/register/participant).", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1060-surveys-microtasks-how-to-start", "subject": "Prolific", "topic": "Access.signup", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "prolific", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1060_surveys_microtasks_how_to_start_prolific_signup_waitlist", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Prolific: Access.signup", "summary": "Most participants are added to a waitlist when they sign up and receive an email invitation before proceeding.", "body": "Most participants are added to a waitlist when they sign up and receive an email invitation before proceeding.\n\nWhat Prolific actually says:\n\n“Most participants will be [added to our waitlist](http://intercom-help.eu/participant-support/en/articles/445008-what-is-the-sign-up-waitlist) when they sign up. We regularly invite participants from the wailist and you'll receive an email from us if you've been invited to join Prolific.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://participant-help.prolific.com/en/articles/445006-how-do-i-become-a-participant-on-prolific", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Prolific", "evidence_quote": "Most participants will be [added to our waitlist](http://intercom-help.eu/participant-support/en/articles/445008-what-is-the-sign-up-waitlist) when they sign up. We regularly invite participants from the wailist and you'll receive an email from us if you've been invited to join Prolific.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1060-surveys-microtasks-how-to-start", "subject": "Prolific", "topic": "Access.signup", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "prolific", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1060_surveys_microtasks_how_to_start_prolific_verification_requirements", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Prolific: Access.id", "summary": "Prolific requires verification of email address, mobile phone number, and ID document after being invited off the waitlist.", "body": "Prolific requires verification of email address, mobile phone number, and ID document after being invited off the waitlist.\n\nWhat Prolific actually says:\n\n“Once you're invited, we need you to verify some details. These include: Your email address, Your mobile phone number, Your ID document”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://participant-help.prolific.com/en/articles/445006-how-do-i-become-a-participant-on-prolific", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Prolific", "evidence_quote": "Once you're invited, we need you to verify some details. These include: Your email address, Your mobile phone number, Your ID document", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1060-surveys-microtasks-how-to-start", "subject": "Prolific", "topic": "Access.id", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "prolific", "topic": [ "access.id" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1060_surveys_microtasks_how_to_start_prolific_minimum_age", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Prolific: Access.signup", "summary": "You must be over 18 years old with a created and verified account to take part in studies on Prolific.", "body": "You must be over 18 years old with a created and verified account to take part in studies on Prolific.\n\nWhat Prolific actually says:\n\n“You must be over 18 years old, with a created and verified account, to take part in studies.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://participant-help.prolific.com/en/articles/445007-who-can-participate-in-studies-on-prolific", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Prolific", "evidence_quote": "You must be over 18 years old, with a created and verified account, to take part in studies.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1060-surveys-microtasks-how-to-start", "subject": "Prolific", "topic": "Access.signup", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "prolific", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1060_surveys_microtasks_how_to_start_prolific_supported_countries", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Prolific: Access.geo", "summary": "Prolific is available to participants in most OECD countries including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Japan, and others listed on their help page.", "body": "Prolific is available to participants in most OECD countries including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Japan, and others listed on their help page.\n\nWhat Prolific actually says:\n\n“Prolific is available to participants in most [OECD countries](http://www.oecd.org/about/membersandpartners/list-oecd-member-countries.htm), including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, and Japan.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://participant-help.prolific.com/en/articles/445007-who-can-participate-in-studies-on-prolific", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Prolific", "evidence_quote": "Prolific is available to participants in most [OECD countries](http://www.oecd.org/about/membersandpartners/list-oecd-member-countries.htm), including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, and Japan.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1060-surveys-microtasks-how-to-start", "subject": "Prolific", "topic": "Access.geo", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "prolific", "topic": [ "access.geo" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1060_surveys_microtasks_how_to_start_prolific_verification_phase1", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Prolific: Access.id", "summary": "Phase 1 of verification requires verifying your email address by clicking a link sent on sign-up.", "body": "Phase 1 of verification requires verifying your email address by clicking a link sent on sign-up.\n\nWhat Prolific actually says:\n\n“Verify your email address: On sign-up, we send you an email asking you to verify your email address. Click the \"Verify Email\" button, or use the URL in the email. Once that's done, you'll be placed on the waitlist.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://participant-help.prolific.com/en/articles/445011-how-do-i-verify-my-account", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Prolific", "evidence_quote": "Verify your email address: On sign-up, we send you an email asking you to verify your email address. Click the \"Verify Email\" button, or use the URL in the email. Once that's done, you'll be placed on the waitlist.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1060-surveys-microtasks-how-to-start", "subject": "Prolific", "topic": "Access.id", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "prolific", "topic": [ "access.id" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1060_surveys_microtasks_how_to_start_prolific_verification_phase2", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Prolific: Access.id", "summary": "Phase 2 of verification requires phone number verification via SMS, payment provider acknowledgement, and ID verification with selfie video through Onfido.", "body": "Phase 2 of verification requires phone number verification via SMS, payment provider acknowledgement, and ID verification with selfie video through Onfido.\n\nWhat Prolific actually says:\n\n“Phase 2: Once you're invited off the waitlist: Verify your phone number via SMS, Payment provider acknowledgement, Verify your identity”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://participant-help.prolific.com/en/articles/445011-how-do-i-verify-my-account", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Prolific", "evidence_quote": "Phase 2: Once you're invited off the waitlist: Verify your phone number via SMS, Payment provider acknowledgement, Verify your identity", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1060-surveys-microtasks-how-to-start", "subject": "Prolific", "topic": "Access.id", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "prolific", "topic": [ "access.id" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1060_surveys_microtasks_how_to_start_prolific_id_verification_details", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Prolific: Access.id", "summary": "ID verification uses Onfido and requires a current valid ID with photo from your declared country of residence, plus a selfie video turning head left to right.", "body": "ID verification uses Onfido and requires a current valid ID with photo from your declared country of residence, plus a selfie video turning head left to right.\n\nWhat Prolific actually says:\n\n“Take a photo of your ID, this must be a current, valid ID with your photo, issued by your declared country of residence. Take a selfie video, look directly at your camera and slowly turn your head left to right when instructed.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://participant-help.prolific.com/en/articles/445011-how-do-i-verify-my-account", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Prolific", "evidence_quote": "Take a photo of your ID, this must be a current, valid ID with your photo, issued by your declared country of residence. Take a selfie video, look directly at your camera and slowly turn your head left to right when instructed.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1060-surveys-microtasks-how-to-start", "subject": "Prolific", "topic": "Access.id", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "prolific", "topic": [ "access.id" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1060_surveys_microtasks_how_to_start_prolific_onboarding_steps", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Prolific: Access.signup", "summary": "Prolific onboarding requires completing a practice study ('Your first study') and filling out the 'About You' profile before taking regular studies.", "body": "Prolific onboarding requires completing a practice study ('Your first study') and filling out the 'About You' profile before taking regular studies.\n\nWhat Prolific actually says:\n\n“On your [Studies page](https://app.prolific.com/studies), you'll see one study available. This is a practice study from Prolific for you to see what it's like to take part! The final step is to complete your [About You page](https://app.prolific.com/about-you).”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://participant-help.prolific.com/en/articles/445006-how-do-i-become-a-participant-on-prolific", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Prolific", "evidence_quote": "On your [Studies page](https://app.prolific.com/studies), you'll see one study available. This is a practice study from Prolific for you to see what it's like to take part! The final step is to complete your [About You page](https://app.prolific.com/about-you).", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1060-surveys-microtasks-how-to-start", "subject": "Prolific", "topic": "Access.signup", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "first_month", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "prolific", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1060_surveys_microtasks_how_to_start_mturk_closure", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Amazon Mechanical Turk: Access.signup", "summary": "Amazon Mechanical Turk permanently closed on September 30, 2026, making account creation unavailable.", "body": "Amazon Mechanical Turk permanently closed on September 30, 2026, making account creation unavailable.\n\nWhat Amazon Mechanical Turk actually says:\n\n“Mechanical Turk is no longer available.\n\nAmazon Mechanical Turk permanently closed on September 30, 2026. Please visit our [FAQ](/help) page for more information.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.mturk.com/help", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Amazon Mechanical Turk", "evidence_quote": "Mechanical Turk is no longer available.\n\nAmazon Mechanical Turk permanently closed on September 30, 2026. Please visit our [FAQ](/help) page for more information.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1060-surveys-microtasks-how-to-start", "subject": "Amazon Mechanical Turk", "topic": "Access.signup", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "amazonmechanicalturk", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1060_surveys_microtasks_how_to_start_clickworker_signup", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Clickworker: Access.signup", "summary": "Clickworker registration requires signing up through the workplace.clickworker.com portal.", "body": "Clickworker registration requires signing up through the workplace.clickworker.com portal.\n\nWhat Clickworker GmbH actually says:\n\n“[Register](#) - For Clickworkers: https://workplace.clickworker.com/en/users/new/”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.clickworker.com/en/help", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Clickworker GmbH", "evidence_quote": "[Register](#) - For Clickworkers: https://workplace.clickworker.com/en/users/new/", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1060-surveys-microtasks-how-to-start", "subject": "Clickworker", "topic": "Access.signup", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "clickworker", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1060_surveys_microtasks_how_to_start_appen_signup", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Appen: Access.signup", "summary": "Appen uses CrowdGen platform where contributors apply and get verified before being matched to projects.", "body": "Appen uses CrowdGen platform where contributors apply and get verified before being matched to projects.\n\nWhat Appen Limited actually says:\n\n“Step 1: Apply & get verified - Tell us about your experience. The review process is thorough -- because the work demands it.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://crowdgen.com", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Appen Limited", "evidence_quote": "Step 1: Apply & get verified - Tell us about your experience. The review process is thorough -- because the work demands it.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1060-surveys-microtasks-how-to-start", "subject": "Appen", "topic": "Access.signup", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "appen", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1060_surveys_microtasks_how_to_start_usertesting_signup", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "UserTesting: Access.signup", "summary": "UserTesting contributor signup requires participant login and account creation through app.usertesting.com.", "body": "UserTesting contributor signup requires participant login and account creation through app.usertesting.com.\n\nWhat UserTesting Inc. actually says:\n\n“[Sign in to Participant](/participant-login)”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://usertesting.com", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "UserTesting Inc.", "evidence_quote": "[Sign in to Participant](/participant-login)", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1060-surveys-microtasks-how-to-start", "subject": "UserTesting", "topic": "Access.signup", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "usertesting", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1060_surveys_microtasks_how_to_start_respondent_signup", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Respondent: Access.signup", "summary": "Respondent requires identity-verified participant signup through app.respondent.io with 4.3M+ verified participants.", "body": "Respondent requires identity-verified participant signup through app.respondent.io with 4.3M+ verified participants.\n\nWhat Respondent Australia Pty Ltd actually says:\n\n“4.3M+ verified participants, 150+ countries covered. Every participant is identity-verified before they reach your study.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://respondent.io", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Respondent Australia Pty Ltd", "evidence_quote": "4.3M+ verified participants, 150+ countries covered. Every participant is identity-verified before they reach your study.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1060-surveys-microtasks-how-to-start", "subject": "Respondent", "topic": "Access.signup", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "respondent", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1060_surveys_microtasks_how_to_start_testbirds_tester_signup", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Testbirds: Access.signup", "summary": "Testbirds requires tester signup through nest.testbirds.com with crowdtesting and QA opportunities.", "body": "Testbirds requires tester signup through nest.testbirds.com with crowdtesting and QA opportunities.\n\nWhat Testbirds GmbH actually says:\n\n“[Become a Tester](https://nest.testbirds.com/home/tester) - Get paid to test”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.testbirds.com", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Testbirds GmbH", "evidence_quote": "[Become a Tester](https://nest.testbirds.com/home/tester) - Get paid to test", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1060-surveys-microtasks-how-to-start", "subject": "Testbirds", "topic": "Access.signup", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "testbirds", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1060_surveys_microtasks_how_to_start_prolific_payment_provider", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Prolific: Money.payout", "summary": "Prolific uses Hyperwallet (a PayPal company) to pay participants and requires acknowledgement to create a Hyperwallet account before receiving payments.", "body": "Prolific uses Hyperwallet (a PayPal company) to pay participants and requires acknowledgement to create a Hyperwallet account before receiving payments.\n\nWhat Prolific actually says:\n\n“We use Hyperwallet, a PayPal company, to pay participants. You'll need to acknowledge that you're happy to create a Hyperwallet account to receive payment, click \"I understand, continue.\"”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://participant-help.prolific.com/en/articles/445011-how-do-i-verify-my-account", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Prolific", "evidence_quote": "We use Hyperwallet, a PayPal company, to pay participants. You'll need to acknowledge that you're happy to create a Hyperwallet account to receive payment, click \"I understand, continue.\"", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1060-surveys-microtasks-how-to-start", "subject": "Prolific", "topic": "Money.payout", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "prolific", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } } ] }