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How to Create Your wikiHow Account

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Create Your wikiHow Account

Creating an account at wikiHow is voluntary. Although there are no monetary benefits, there are countless opportunities to learn and grow with a great group of people. If this sounds interesting, just read on!

Edit Steps

  1. 1
    Review the Username policy to determine an appropriate Username to use on wikiHow.
  2. 2
    Click on "Sign Up" at the upper right of any page.



    Click on "Sign Up" at the upper right of any page.
    Click on "Sign Up" at the upper right of any page.


  3. 3
    Enter your chosen Username and a secure, easy-to-remember password.

  4. 4
    Enter your Email address. This is not mandatory.
    • Your Email address will not be shared unless you reply to an Email you receive from another editor.
    • If you forget your password, having supplied us with your Email address, will allow us to send you a new password.
  5. 5
    Click on the "Remember Me" box 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.



      If you are using a shared computer, you should not select this box, as others could easily access your account.
      If you are using a shared computer, you should not select this box, as others could easily access your account.


  6. 6
    View your confirmation screen.



    View your confirmation screen.
    View your confirmation screen.


  7. 7
    Within a day, expect a warm welcome message of helpful links.

    • You will also receive an Email from wikiHow with information to help you get started.

  8. 8
    Click on the note, at the top of any current page, whenever it states you have new messages.
  9. 9
    For questions, contact the Help Team or an Admin.


Edit Tips

  • Do not create a second account. More than one account is considered sockpuppeting. Anyone found using separate accounts for malicious purposes will have all accounts blocked!
  • Click here to learn more about making your personalized User page.
  • Make sure your username is not against the wikiHow Username policy.


Edit Warnings

  • For your own safety, do not reveal personal information such as your real name, age, birthday, home address, Email address, city of residence, phone number, social security number, credit card information, etc.
  • If you're under 13, you shouldn't make a wikiHow account.


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Last edited:
December 18, 2011 by Byankno1

Categories:
About wikiHow | Help

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