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What is possible on SpringerLink without registering?

Without registering, a guest may search the complete content of SpringerLink and view, download, or export a search results list, read abstracts for free, export citations and view forward links. A guest may view the full text of Open Access articles and also selected sample free content. A guest may also purchase an article or book chapter, although individual purchases must be associated with an account for future viewing on the SpringerLink platform. Entire journals and eBooks are not available for purchase on SpringerLink.com. Please visit www.springer.com for more information about Springer books and journals.

What are the benefits of registering on SpringerLink?

Registration is free and allows users to set up a personalized profile on My SpringerLink. A registered user can Save Items and create folders for research, set Favorites, and access their Order History to view invoices and download previously purchased articles and book chapters at any time. Registration also allows individuals to manage all of his or her participating affiliations and memberships through one single username and password created by the individual.

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How do you retrieve an individual article you purchased as a Guest?

SpringerLink sends an automatic email notification to you directly after purchase. If you have purchased your article as a “Guest,” then the email notification informs you of this and offers a link for you to follow either to log into a pre-existing individual account you created or to create a new account to associate the purchase in your “Order History”, which can be found in the “My SpringerLink” section.

If you have purchased an article as a “Guest” and experienced computer problems or closed your browser window, please contact support@metapress.com for further assistance.

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