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'''Creating an account''' is free and easy, and it is encouraged if you plan to regularly edit the wiki. Having an account also gives you extra abilities and features that un-registered users do not have access to.
'''Creating an account''' is free and simple, and it is encouraged if you plan to regularly edit the wiki. Having an account also gives you extra abilities and features that unregistered users do not have access to.


==Step-by-Step==
==Step-by-step==
===How do I create an account?===
==="How do I create an account?"===
*On the top right of every page, you will find links to create an account and sign in. You can also visit [http://fanon.pikminwiki.com/index.php?title=Special:UserLogin&type=signup&returnto=Help:Create_an_account this page]
*On the top right of every page, you will find a tab that gives you two options, to create an account or log in. Click "Create account".
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:[[File:Log-in tab.png|250px|link=]]


*An account creation page will load, allowing you to fill in your account details.
:[[File:Create account.png|left|link=]]
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Please keep in mind you should choose a username that is different from your real name, as usernames are public and cannot be made private later.


*An account creation page will load, and allow you to fill in your account details.
:[[File:Log_in_create_an_account_.png|thumb|left|600px]]
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===Features for registered users===
===Features for registered users===
As a registered user, you can:
{{see|PikminFanon:Users}}
* Customize the appearance and features of the wiki by setting their [[Help:Preferences|preferences]]
* [[Help:Uploading files|Upload]] an image or other file to the wiki.
* [[Help:Moving pages|Move]] articles and other pages
* Maintain a [[Help:User_page|user profile and talk page]]
* Access several other exclusive features.


===I forgot my password, what do I do?===
==="If I forget my password, what do I do?"===
*If you forget your password, go to the [[Special:UserLogin|login page]], type your username into the "Username" box, and click the "E-mail new password" button.
*An email address must be connected to your account, so go to the [[Special:UserLogin|login page]], type your username into the "Username" box, and click the "E-mail new password" button.
*If you remember your password, and simply want to change it, visit [[Special:ChangePassword]].
*If you remember your password, but simply want to change it, visit [[Special:ChangePassword]].


===Can my account be deleted?==
=="Can my account be deleted?"==
*Accounts on Pikmin Fanon will not be deleted, but you can, of course, stop using your account if you want to.
*Accounts on Pikmin Fanon will not be deleted, but you can, of course, stop using your account if you want to.
*If you want to use a different username, you can create a new account and begin using the new one instead (or [[Help:Changing your username|rename the account]]. There is a risk that you may be accused of "sockpuppetry" (using two accounts for malicious purposes), so redirect the user and talk pages of the old account to those of your new one and make it clear to other users that you are not using the old one anymore.
*If you want to use a different username, you can create a new account and begin using the new one instead (or [[Help:Account renaming|rename the account]]). There is a risk that you may be accused of "{{w|WP:SOCK|sockpuppetry}}" (using two accounts for malicious purposes, which is a bannable offense), so redirect the user and talk pages of the old account to those of your new one and make it clear to other users that you are not using the old one anymore.


==Next steps==
==Next steps==
*Learn how to [[Help:User page|set up your user page]].
*Learn how to [[Help:User page|set up your user page]].
*Learn about [[Help:Editing|editing]]
*Learn how to [[Help:Editing|edit]].
*Learn how to [[Help:Create an article|create a new article]]
*Learn how to [[Help:Article creation|create a new article]].
 
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Latest revision as of 01:33, 28 January 2024

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This is one of Pikmin Fanon's help pages and is meant to aid users by improving their ability to positively contribute to the wiki. Expanding pages such as this with additional information is always welcome.
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Creating an account is free and simple, and it is encouraged if you plan to regularly edit the wiki. Having an account also gives you extra abilities and features that unregistered users do not have access to.

Step-by-step

"How do I create an account?"

  • On the top right of every page, you will find a tab that gives you two options, to create an account or log in. Click "Create account".
Log-in tab.png
  • An account creation page will load, allowing you to fill in your account details.
Create account.png

Please keep in mind you should choose a username that is different from your real name, as usernames are public and cannot be made private later.

Features for registered users

See: PikminFanon:Users

"If I forget my password, what do I do?"

  • An email address must be connected to your account, so go to the login page, type your username into the "Username" box, and click the "E-mail new password" button.
  • If you remember your password, but simply want to change it, visit Special:ChangePassword.

"Can my account be deleted?"

  • Accounts on Pikmin Fanon will not be deleted, but you can, of course, stop using your account if you want to.
  • If you want to use a different username, you can create a new account and begin using the new one instead (or rename the account). There is a risk that you may be accused of "sockpuppetry" (using two accounts for malicious purposes, which is a bannable offense), so redirect the user and talk pages of the old account to those of your new one and make it clear to other users that you are not using the old one anymore.

Next steps