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An account on [[AboutUs]] helps to identify you as a unique member of our community, as well as allows you to customize your preferences, set watchlists, track what pages you've worked on, and upload pictures. ''(See: [[Help:Why create an account?]] for more information on why having an account is a good thing.)'' | An account on [[AboutUs]] helps to identify you as a unique member of our community, as well as allows you to customize your preferences, set watchlists, track what pages you've worked on, and upload pictures. ''(See: [[Help:Why create an account?]] for more information on why having an account is a good thing.)'' | ||
| − | '''Creating an account is | + | '''Creating an account is easy!''' |
| − | * At the upper-right hand corner of | + | * At the upper-right hand corner of every page, you'll find a link that says, [http://www.aboutus.org/index.php?title=Special:Userlogin&returnto=LogIn log in / create account] click this link. |
* If you don't have an account already, click on the [http://www.aboutus.org/index.php?title=Special:Userlogin&type=signup&returnto=Help:Why_create_an_account%3F Create an account] link. | * If you don't have an account already, click on the [http://www.aboutus.org/index.php?title=Special:Userlogin&type=signup&returnto=Help:Why_create_an_account%3F Create an account] link. | ||
* You should get a window that looks something like this: | * You should get a window that looks something like this: | ||
Revision as of 21:47, 18 April 2007
How to Create an Account
An account on AboutUs helps to identify you as a unique member of our community, as well as allows you to customize your preferences, set watchlists, track what pages you've worked on, and upload pictures. (See: Help:Why create an account? for more information on why having an account is a good thing.)
Creating an account is easy!
- At the upper-right hand corner of every page, you'll find a link that says, log in / create account click this link.
- If you don't have an account already, click on the Create an account link.
- You should get a window that looks something like this:
- Fill in the information it asks for and click "Create account". Please note:
- The "Username" can be anything you want. While we in the Wiki world prefer "Real Names" (see here for an explaination), any username helps establish your online identity.
- Password/Retype password -- Enter a password and then retype it in the next box to verify it.
- E-mail: Optional, entering an address lets others privately contact you without revealing your email address to the rest of the world. It also can be used for the system to send you a new password if you forget yours.
- Real Name: Also optional, if you enter one, you can still have a username, but your name will be used to attribute your changes.