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How can I upload my soccer profile on Wikipedia?

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First, ensure that you are a notable person. (You should have sources to support that or else it will be considered spam and proposed for deletion.) Then, read through wikiHow's article on writing a Wikipedia article for help with the next steps.

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What should I do if my email is rejected?

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Wikipedia allows most popular email providers' addresses. You can register for one of those addresses if your personal email is rejected.

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Why do I have to create a Wikipedia account?

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You honestly don't have to make a Wikipedia account unless you choose to. It's all up to you,m but it might make experiences better if you do.

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Do I need to pay money to create a Wikipedia account?

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No, you don't need to pay for an account.

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Is it possible to create Wikipedia accounts using mobile phones?

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Yes, it is.

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Does Wikipedia openly display the email used in account creation to the public?

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No, it is privately stored. It's used for situations like a password reset or to send you important updates on your edits.

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Why are some countries banned from registering for a Wikipedia account?

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In China, Wikipedia is blocked because of "politically-incorrect" content. In some cases, some IPs are blocked because of vandalism. Visitors using those IPs can view pages, but are unable to edit them.

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Is it possible to create a verified user account for people or companies on Wikipedia (like on social media, the ones with the blue check marks)? If so, how do I create such an account?

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You cannot get a "verified" account on Wikipedia. You should not create accounts for others or companies, as they may get blocked quickly. If you are an experienced editor, you may get more user rights, including administrator tools.

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Why is my Wikipedia account not shown on Google?

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It could be because your user page does not exist or has the __NOINDEX__ keyword.

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What is the price to have a Wikipedia page? Can I set it up myself, or does Wikipedia set it up?

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You do not pay Wikipedia for it, but you will have to do it on your own.

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How do I create a page on Wikipedia?

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To create a page, you will need to have a registered account that is three days old and has made at least ten edits. Read Wikipedia:Your First Article for more information.

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Can I create a Wikipedia account for training institutions?

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Role accounts can be used to make it easier to contact an institution. However, role accounts should not be used to edit Wikipedia.

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How do I upload my certificates on Wikipedia?

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If you are writing an article about yourself, note that it is highly discouraged because of something called conflict-of-interest (COI). If you are uploading images to Wikipedia, use the upload form (Wikipedia) or upload form (Wikimedia Commons) .

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How do I define a "notable person?" Is a singer/songwriter with a strong following and published music considered a notable person?

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A notable person is defined by the number of sources (books, websites, etc.) there are on them. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Notability_(people).

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What should I do so that my Wikipedia account will show up on Google?

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You can add the __INDEX__ tag to your user page, but note that Wikipedia is not a web host.

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How can I make an anonymous Wikipedia account?

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An account can be anonymous by simply not using your real name or any other personally identifying info about you.

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How do I write my biography on Wikipedia?

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You can't write about yourself unless you're considered 'notable' by the Wikipedia notability policy. If you are 'notable' enough to have an article about yourself, it's conflict of interest (COI) for you to write it. Make sure to mention that on your user page and in the edit summary. Put {{coi}} on your article to let people know to help clean it up (they can make sure it has a neutral point of view).

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Why am I blocked from creating an account?

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Ask a Wikipedia administrator. Search Wikipedia for "list of administrators."

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