# Step 8: Save Records in a User Account

You can set up a free User Account in the database to access additional research tools. These include functions such as saving search results, creating individual collections, comparing records, and creating slideshows from search results. 

More information about how to obtain a User Account and the features it offers can be found [here](https://docs.census.de/using-census-data/user-accounts-and-personal-collections).