--- title: "Getting started with California Cryobank | California Cryobank®" canonical_url: "https://www.cryobank.com/getting-started/account-onboarding" last_updated: "2026-08-06T02:37:13.130Z" locale: en-US meta: description: "Register for a free account to find your ideal sperm donor. Explore donor profiles, subscription levels, vials types, storage, and resources." "og:description": "Register for a free account to find your ideal sperm donor. Explore donor profiles, subscription levels, vials types, storage, and resources." "og:title": "Getting started with California Cryobank | California Cryobank®" "twitter:description": "Register for a free account to find your ideal sperm donor. Explore donor profiles, subscription levels, vials types, storage, and resources." "twitter:title": "Getting started with California Cryobank | California Cryobank®" --- The California Cryobank you know just got better. To access your existing account, reset your password and use code COMMA for FREE 90-day Full Access subscription to our donor portfolio. # Get registered and get going It only takes a few minutes to register for your account, get started, and be on your way to finding a donor to help you build your family. [Register now](https://www.cryobank.com/registration "navigate to the register page.") ## Here’s how it works Just follow these five easy steps to open your account, view our diverse donor catalog, choose your donor, and order your vials — for today or tomorrow. ### Step 1: Register for a free account [Register now](https://www.cryobank.com/registration "navigate to the register page.") ### Step 2: Consider upgrading your access ### Step 3: Decide which type of donor’s right for you ### Step 4: Complete vial purchase paperwork [View forms](https://www.cryobank.com/account/forms-manager "View our forms.") ### Step 5: Review your shipping and storage choices [View forms](https://www.cryobank.com/account/forms-manager "View our forms.") ## Donor information items - - ### Extended donor profile The extended donor profile gives you the opportunity to get to know more about each donor. That includes even more information about his education (even SAT scores when available), his hobbies, which sports he prefers, and fun facts like what makes him laugh. [See example](https://assets.ctfassets.net/ytwgku1qckp5/6Ub84jxdQH5fmCtR9LpbW3/cf86c79b9a3198a3e206fd478e6c0a34/extendedprofilesample.pdf) ### Genetic test summary (GTS) A summary of the results of the genetic tests that have been performed on a donor or a copy of the results themselves. Please call one of our reproductive genetic specialists if you have any questions about your donor's GTS. [See example](https://assets.ctfassets.net/ytwgku1qckp5/340dRpeLnTNnvRGiUqZCMP/ced47159a7ad8401f8478e464c40c6f7/genetictestsummarysample.pdf) ### Donor personal essays Introspective answers to compelling essay prompts that go beyond medical records and statistics to give you a window into the donor as a person. [See example](https://assets.ctfassets.net/ytwgku1qckp5/55ZtKCSp31j9leEooHv0Ss/2c889c53e7590a5958a464f1f7dab6a0/essaysample.pdf) ### Childhood photo(s) One to three photos of the donor between the ages of 6 months and 12 years. [See example](https://assets.ctfassets.net/ytwgku1qckp5/4AzW4FT0S9Amx9lCsV5Nc/52f60049c7e761fbbcfef07ecb9573e6/childhoodphotosample.pdf) ### Adulthood photos A series of one to three photos that may include: a headshot, body-length photo, and “Express Yourself” photo. Adulthood photos cannot be requested and are available only from those donors who choose to provide them. [See example](https://assets.ctfassets.net/ytwgku1qckp5/5YYqEFldIxvIenJoyJQUbA/4a6da4a7dc50fdcf80e162cf7a0ca564/adulthoodphotosample.pdf) ### “Express Yourself” An opportunity for a donor to present himself in a manner that best captures his personality, including original poetry, songs, essays, photographs, drawings, recipes, and more. [See example](https://assets.ctfassets.net/ytwgku1qckp5/2BeRqS2uYE369hcoCcCNpF/78310ef7efd5119a105a1b0f8c8f8fed/expressyourselfsample.pdf) ### Donor conversations An audio interview that lets you hear the donor's voice as he discusses a variety of topics specific to his personal history and interests. Level 1: First Look account FREE Minimize ### Extended donor profile The extended donor profile gives you the opportunity to get to know more about each donor. That includes even more information about his education (even SAT scores when available), his hobbies, which sports he prefers, and fun facts like what makes him laugh. [See example](https://assets.ctfassets.net/ytwgku1qckp5/6Ub84jxdQH5fmCtR9LpbW3/cf86c79b9a3198a3e206fd478e6c0a34/extendedprofilesample.pdf) ### Genetic test summary (GTS) A summary of the results of the genetic tests that have been performed on a donor or a copy of the results themselves. Please call one of our reproductive genetic specialists if you have any questions about your donor's GTS. [See example](https://assets.ctfassets.net/ytwgku1qckp5/340dRpeLnTNnvRGiUqZCMP/ced47159a7ad8401f8478e464c40c6f7/genetictestsummarysample.pdf) ### Donor personal essays Introspective answers to compelling essay prompts that go beyond medical records and statistics to give you a window into the donor as a person. [See example](https://assets.ctfassets.net/ytwgku1qckp5/55ZtKCSp31j9leEooHv0Ss/2c889c53e7590a5958a464f1f7dab6a0/essaysample.pdf) ### Childhood photo(s) One to three photos of the donor between the ages of 6 months and 12 years. [See example](https://assets.ctfassets.net/ytwgku1qckp5/4AzW4FT0S9Amx9lCsV5Nc/52f60049c7e761fbbcfef07ecb9573e6/childhoodphotosample.pdf) Level 2: Full access subscription Expand ### Adulthood photos A series of one to three photos that may include: a headshot, body-length photo, and “Express Yourself” photo. Adulthood photos cannot be requested and are available only from those donors who choose to provide them. [See example](https://assets.ctfassets.net/ytwgku1qckp5/5YYqEFldIxvIenJoyJQUbA/4a6da4a7dc50fdcf80e162cf7a0ca564/adulthoodphotosample.pdf) ### “Express Yourself” An opportunity for a donor to present himself in a manner that best captures his personality, including original poetry, songs, essays, photographs, drawings, recipes, and more. [See example](https://assets.ctfassets.net/ytwgku1qckp5/2BeRqS2uYE369hcoCcCNpF/78310ef7efd5119a105a1b0f8c8f8fed/expressyourselfsample.pdf) ### Donor conversations An audio interview that lets you hear the donor's voice as he discusses a variety of topics specific to his personal history and interests. ![A baby sleeping on a parent's shoulder. ](https://images.ctfassets.net/ytwgku1qckp5/4WUI9fdEtPLFvextasOgxu/dd92eb375eeae56d02b0591f9cdb4dfe/Cryobank-Accountonboardingandsubscriptions_Donorkeepsake-1400x910-desktop-9-18-24.webp.webp?w=900&fm=webp&q=80) ## Our gift, your Donor Keepsake ![page divider](https://www.cryobank.com/_nuxt/desktop.aU_RDeXZ.webp) ## Legacy items You may notice that some donors’ profiles feature informational items that have been discontinued for our more recent donors. These include: ### Staff impressions Staff impressions are written by California Cryobank professionals who have worked directly with our donors. They’re designed to offer some insights and details about a donor’s appearance, personality, or mannerisms that they’ve had the chance to gather firsthand. ### DNA ancestry DNA ancestry is a report of the donor’s geographical ancestry obtained through DNA analysis. ## Your future family starts at California Cryobank With hundreds of donors to choose from — all highly qualified and thoroughly screened — we’re here to provide the donor that’s the right fit for your family. [Find a donor](https://www.cryobank.com/donor-search "Find a donor in our catalog.") ## Still have questions? Each moment in this process matters. We’re here to walk you through it all — from the biggest “what ifs'' to the smallest “but hows.” ### Call us at ### Email us at ### Discover more resources Check out our valuable resources to help you learn more about using donor sperm for your family building. [Learn more](https://www.cryobank.com/getting-started/sperm-banking-101#resources "Click to view resources on our Sperm banking 101 page.")