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# Method name:

authentication.register(email: string, password: string, options: RegistrationOptions)

# Method Link:

https://dev.wix.com/docs/sdk/host-modules/site/authentication/register.md

# Method Description:

Registers a new site member.

After registration, the member's status is either `PENDING` (which requires email verification or admin approval)
or `ACTIVE` (member is immediately logged in). The status depends on your [site's member signup settings](https://support.wix.com/en/article/site-members-managing-signup-login-and-security-settings-for-your-site-members).

# Method Permissions:



# Method Permissions Scopes IDs:

undefined



# Method Code Examples:

## Register a new member with email and password


```javascript
```typescript
import { register } from '@wix/authentication';

try {
  const result = await register('user@example.com', 'securePassword123');

  if (result.status === 'ACTIVE') {
    console.log('Member registered and logged in');
  } else if (result.status === 'PENDING') {
    console.log('Member registered, awaiting approval or email verification');
  }
} catch (error) {
  console.error('Registration failed:', error);
}
```
```

## Register a new member with additional contact information


```javascript
```typescript
import { register } from '@wix/authentication';

const options = {
  contactInfo: {
    firstName: 'John',
    lastName: 'Doe',
    picture: 'https://example.com/photo.jpg',
    emails: ['john.doe@example.com'],
    phones: ['+1234567890'],
    language: 'en',
    customFields: {
      company: 'Acme Inc',
    },
  },
  privacyStatus: 'PUBLIC',
};

const result = await register('john.doe@example.com', 'securePassword123', options);
console.log('Registration status:', result.status);
```
```