You do have to register. It is free. I was just on it a few minutes ago it is operating normal. It is a good source for information about a Montana. Some folks have few or no problems others(like me) have many. Any owners forum is a great source of information about that particular brand. The forum members do report problems with their Montana product and recommendations to correct the issue. There are many members that are expert on the Montana(I am not one of them)I recommend you join and look around. If you do not like it..drop out.