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LexisNexis SA Law new self-registration process from 27 March 2024

New LexisNexis SA Law self-registration process implemented from 27 March 2024 

From 27 March 2024, all Unisa clients that would like to use the LexisNexis SA products, that includes SA Law and Practical Guidance, needs to follow a process of self-registration to access the database online. 

What is Self Registration?
Self-registration is an alternative way to access your LexisNexis online research subscriptions. These products include Lexis® Library, Lexis® Practical Guidance and Lexis® Assure.
The new registration process will provide each user with their own set of credentials and the freedom to access relevant subscriptions on desktop and mobile devices as and when needed.

How to register as a user

1. Go to: https://www.mylexisnexis.co.za
2. On the registration screen, insert the following: Your Name, Surname, Work Email Address and a Password that you would like to use
3. Note: Your work email address must belong to one of the following email domains:
   • mylife.unisa.ac.za
   • unisa.ac.za
4. After accepting the LexisNexis Terms and Conditions, tick the Captcha box
5. Click on Register
6. Once you have registered as a user, you will receive an e-mail with a request to Verify Account This e-mail will be sent to the e-mail address that you captured when you registered. This email is sent from the customercare@lexisnexis.co.za email address. It can sometimes appear in your Junk Email Folder. Please look for this email in all relevant email folders.
7. Once you have found the email, click on Verify Account.
8. After you have verified your Account, click Login in the browser.
9. After clicking Login, insert your Username and Password. Your Username is the e-mail address you used to register. Your Password is the one that you created during the registration process. 
10. Tick Remember Me to save your login credentials on the specific workstation you are using., and then click Login 
11. You can bookmark https://www.mylexisnexis.co.za for easy access later on. 

How long will the registration process take?
You only need to complete the registration process once. It takes 3-4 minutes to complete, depending on your internet connectivity. 

Contact Library Support if you need help to access.