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''This page is a work-in-process draft.''

== Why Create an Account? ==

The reasons you should create an account go beyond just allowing you to edit content. By creating an account, you can:

* Edit existing pages and create a new sandbox and draft pages.
* Create your own user page to share information about yourself.
* Exchange emails with other users (if your preferences permit).
* Be eligible for consideration as a contributor, senior contributor, moderator, or editor.
* View a convenient list of all your contributions (edits).
* Use your watchlist to monitor changes made to pages that interest you, and be notified via email when a page you are watching is edited.
* Use custom preferences to change the look and behavior of the JFA Wiki.

== Creating an Account ==

In creating an account, please use a ''Firstname.Lastname'' format for your username. For example, ''Jane.Doe.''  Your username cannot be changed after an account is created. 

To create your account, do one of the following (while not logged in):
* Click or tap [[Special:CreateAccount | here]].
* Select ''Create Account'' in the sidebar menu, 
* Select ''Create Account'' from the dropdown menu on the top right of the screen.

== Verifying Your Email ==

After you create your account, you will receive an email asking you to verify your email address. Please click the link in the email to verify your email. For most purposes, your account will not be recognized as valid until you take this important step.

== Setting User Preferences ==

== Creating Your User Page ==

After you create your account and verify your email address, a link to your user page will be shown in the menu on the top-right of the application under your name. The link will be shown in red because the page has not been created. If you wish, click the link and follow the instructions to create the page. You can include information about yourself on the page.

== Creating Your Talk/Discussion Page ==

== Watching Pages ==