When you reach the UpToDate homepage, you may be confronted with UptoDate-specific login boxes. You can simply ignore the login request and use the small search box at the left, toward the top of the page to start your UpToDate search.
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Even though you don't have to log in to search UpToDate, you may wish to create a personal UpToDate account through our institutional license and log in when you search UpToDate. Why? A personal account is needed if you wish to use the UptoDate mobile app. A personal account and login are also required if you want to track your UpToDate-searching hours and receive CE credit for your search efforts.