Sign into ShareBuilder

Signing into your ShareBuilder account is a snap – if you have your username and password handy.

However, if your username and password have slipped from memory, or the dog ate them, you can look up your username and reset your password.

Remember: keep your account secure by never giving your username and password to anybody, anywhere, at any time (thanks in advance).

The first step is to type in your username, and then select Sign In.

If you haven't created Enhanced Sign-In Security, you can enter your password at the prompt.

Tip: Once you've created your Enhanced Sign-In Security, you'll want to make sure you see an image and phrase before you enter your password or other sensitive information.

You bet the ShareBuilder website and apps are secure. Our tech department has mad computer scientists whose job it is to make sure your account stays safe. For investors who like technical details, we'll match the encryption level of your browser up to 256-bit.

We also use a bunch of physical, electronic and procedural methods to safeguard our systems and your information.

On your end, you can help us by enrolling in our Enhanced Sign-in Security. This lets you pick your very own image and phrase, so you know you're on the authentic ShareBuilder website – before you provide your account password information.

Tip: For a fun read, please refer to our privacy policy or review the Security and Protection section. There, you'll see legal jargon that says we'll never sell your contact or account information.

Enhanced Sign-In Security is like having a guard dog that protects your account at all times.

• First, it lets you know you're signing into ShareBuilder by showing an image and phrase you create.
• You get to pick from a library of images and then you'll get to type a short phrase.
• Then, your security image and phrase will appear on the sign in page – before you enter your super-secret password.
• If you or someone else attempts to sign in from a new or unrecognized computer, you get to answer two security questions so that we can verify your identity.

Check out these instructions to get started:

1. Sign in at www.sharebuilder.com
2. Go to the Accounts tab
3. Under 'Overview', select Profile & Settings from the drop-down menu
4. If you need to enroll in Enhanced Sign-in Security, you can find a link in the 'Personal Info' tab of 'Profile and Settings'.

For your security, you may be asked security questions when you sign in.

A username is a fun phrase which helps you sign into your ShareBuilder account. If you open multiple accounts, just open each account when already signed in with your username and this will link them all together.

Usernames have the following requirements:

• It must be at least 5 characters long
• It can combine letters and numbers
• It cannot match your name or mother's maiden name
• It is case cAsE sEnSiTiVe
• It stays the same after your account is opened