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Help:Why create an account
Creating an account is free and easy. It also has several other benefits to editing logged-out.
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Anonymity under your chosen user name
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Although those editing logged-out are often called "anons" on wikis, they are actually identified by IP number. This is publicly visible in the history page and recent changes each time they edit. For many people (for example those using AOL or other large Internet service providers) this doesn't give any information to others. But in some cases, for example if you are editing from a work computer, this may allow others to work out your location or other details. If you are worried about this, you should log in to edit. Your IP address will then not be visible to other contributors.
A way of joining the communityEdit
Becoming known under a user name means that you will be able to gain reputation and recognition in the community. It's difficult to remember whether or not you have met 88.108.20.19 before! You can also make a personal user page once you are logged in. The link to your user page will appear at the top right of the screen. You will also have a personal talk page, and will be notified with a banner each time someone adds a message. Being able to communicate easily makes it a lot easier to build a wiki.
New featuresEdit
Being logged in allows you to rename pages (with the "move" tab) and to upload images. You can also easily view your contributions using the "my contributions" link at the top of the screen, and make a personal watchlist to keep an eye on your favourite articles.
CustomisationEdit
A lot of the look of the site can be changed with customisation. Using the "preferences" link, you can change the overall look of the site, your time-zone preferences, search settings, and much more. If you know CSS, then you can change the look of the site even further with your personal style sheet.
So please consider creating an account and logging in. It's free, and very easy. Click here to go to the log-in page.
Creating an account on Wikia is free and easy, and a great way to join a passionate community of people who love what you love. Having an account also gives you extra abilities and features that un-registered users do not have access to. Your account is used on every Wikia wiki, so you only need to create it once and you will be able to log into every Wikia community.
Step-by-StepEdit
How do I create an account?Edit
- On the top right of every page on Wikia, you will find links to create an account, sign in as well as use facebook connect to log in. You can also visit Special:Signup
- An account creation page will load, and allow you to fill in your account details.
Features for registered usersEdit
As a registered user, you are able to:
- Keep track of your contributions
- Follow your favorite articles
- Enable email notification to be notified of changes
- Create a user page to describe yourself
- Maintain a user talk page where others can contact you
- Personalize your preferences to tailor the functionality of Wikia to your needs
- Upload photos
- Customize your personal stylesheet to change your view of Wikia sites
- Rename pages (with the "move" tab)
I forgot my password. What can I do?Edit
- If you forget your password, you can easily have a new one sent to you on the Log-in page. Simply click on the Log-in text on the top right. You can then choose to have a new password emailed to you.
- If you remember your password, and simply want to change it, visit Special:changepassword.
Can my account be deleted?Edit
- It is not possible for accounts on Wikia to be fully deleted, but they can be disabled.
- 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). If there is a risk you will be suspected of "sockpuppetry" (using two or more duplicated accounts for malicious purposes such as double voting), and you should add a note to the user page of the sockpuppet accounts to make it clear you have changed your username.
Next steps Edit
- Learn how to set up your user page
- Learn how to edit
- Learn how to create a new article
Further help and feedbackEdit
- Check Help:Getting help on Wikia for sources of further help
- Check Help:Contacting Wikia for how to report any errors or unclear steps in this article
