Help:Create an account
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You can read and edit pages without creating an account or logging in.
However, to create an account (which is free), just click the "create an account or log in" link at the top right corner of any page. You only need a single login for all Wikia.
See the Central Wikia for more details.
[edit] Advantages of registering
- Other users don't have to refer to you as "good ol' 72.245.54.89".
- You get your very own personal User page, where you can put just about anything you want, including, for example, a description of yourself, what lineages you are researching, etc. And jump straight to it from any other page of the wiki using the "My page" link.
- Third, it makes communication with others easier. People leave each other messages on the recipient's "Talk" page, which is what you find on clicking the "discussion tab" of the User page. It is, by the way, considered impolite to edit someone else's User page as distinct from the Talk page.
- Creating an account is the only way to clearly attribute your work. Without a username, edits you make on any Wikia will be attributed to the numerical IP address of your computer instead. Logging in therefore also increases your privacy, because your IP address will be hidden once you are logged in.
- There are many other benefits, such as user preferences (including appearance and some of the contents of displayed pages), the ability to move pages, and a watchlist to keep an eye on selected pages. See Help:Why create an account for some more arguments.
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To create an account, go to Special:Userlogin and click the "create an account" link.
Your account is used on every Wikia, so you only need to create it once and you will be able to log into every Wikia community.
Account registration is not required for reading or editing any of the Wikia sites, although some wikis have local policies encouraging you to register before editing. To learn about the differences in features available to anonymous and registered users, see Help:Why create an account?
How do I create an account?
On the account creation page, only a username and password are required. Your email address and real name are completely optional.
What should I consider when choosing a user name?
Your user name will be shown in page histories and on recent changes. Please choose a user name that will not cause offence. Do not use a website address or email address in your name.
Real names are encouraged for users who are not minors, but are by no means necessary.
See Wikipedia's policy on names for further guidance.
How do I choose a secure password?
Please choose a secure password. Do not use words from any dictionary in your password. These are open to dictionary attacks where crackers will be able to steal your password. Do not use easy-to-guess personal information in your password, such as a date of birth or child's name. It is best to use a mixture of upper and lower case letters, numbers, and special characters. Do not share your password with anyone, do not write it down, and change it frequently. Your password will be stored in a hash, so is not accessible to anyone else.
You can choose to have the site remember this password so you do not need to login every time you edit. Please consider carefully whether to do this on a computer that others have access to.
Do I have to enter an email address?
Entering an email address is optional, but recommended. If you forget your password, clicking the mail me a new password button is the only way to retrieve it. Without a verified email address at which to receive a new password, you will no longer be able to use that account.
An email address also allows other users to contact you privately. The Special:Emailuser page lets other logged-in users email you via a form on the wiki; they will not see your email address.
Your email will not be used for any other purposes, and will not be sold or passed on to third parties.
Can my account be deleted if I stop using it?
It is not possible for accounts on Wikia to be deleted. If you want to use a different username, you can create a new account at Special:Userlogin and begin using the new one instead. If there is a risk you will be suspected of "sockpuppetry" (using two accounts for malicious purposes such as double voting), then you should add a note to the user page of both accounts to make it clear you have changed your username. You can also redirect your old user page and talk page to the new account name. Edits made under the old account will not be assigned to the new one.
