wikiHow:Create a wikiHow Account

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Using Email

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    Open the account creation form. Hover over or tap the Log In menu at the top of the page.
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    Click or tap the Create an account link at the bottom of the menu.
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    Choose a username.
    • Review the username policy to determine an appropriate username to use for your new account.
    • As long as your desired username isn't already taken by another user, make sure the spelling is correct. Otherwise, you will have to fill out a form to change your wikiHow username.
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    Add your real name (optional) by checking the box under the username field. This is used as a display name such as messages you send to others. It can be changed or removed any time through your preferences.
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    Enter a strong password and confirm it.
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    Type in your email address (optional). Again, this can also be added later.
    • Your email address will not be shared unless you reply to an e-mail you receive from another editor.
    • If you forget your password, having supplied your email address will allow wikiHow to send you a new password.
    • An email is needed to become a new article booster for some parts of the test. Being a "NAB-er" isn't a requirement, but it’s privilege that some users decide to work for.
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    Enter the security code. This is to make sure a real human is creating the account.
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    Check the Remember me box. Do so if you still want to be logged in the next time you visit wikiHow. If you are using a shared computer, you should not select this box, as others could easily access your account.
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    Click or tap Create Account to finish the sign up process.
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    Enter your interests (optional). If you don't want to, just press Skip .

Using Facebook

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    Open the account creation form. Hover over or tap the Log In menu at the top of the page.
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    Click or tap the Create an account link at the bottom of the menu.
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    Select Facebook from the right side of the page.
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    Log in to Facebook.
    • Proceed with any secondary account measures that are set up, such as 2 step verification.
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    Press the big blue button to confirm wikiHow's request to use your Facebook account to set up a wikiHow account. You will be redirected to wikiHow's home page and are now a registered community member.

Using Google

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    Open the account creation form. Hover over or tap the Log In menu at the top of the page.
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    Click or tap the Create an account link at the bottom of the menu.
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    Select Google from the right side of the page.
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    Sign into your Google account.
    • Proceed with any secondary account measures that are set up, such as 2 step verification.
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    Press the Allow button to confirm wikiHow's request to see your basic account information needed to set up a wikiHow account. You will be redirected to wikiHow's home page and are now a registered community member.

Tips

  • Check your talk page for new messages. Click on the note, at the top of any current page, whenever it states you have new messages.
  • Introduce yourself on the wikiHow Forums , if you'd like to. However, for your own safety, do not reveal personal information such as your real name, birthday, home address, email address, city of residence, phone number, social security number, credit card information, etc.
  • Ask questions as you go. Everyone is happy to help as you learn the ropes; try contacting the Help Team or an Administrator.
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