Registration
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| − | '''Registration''' is the process of becoming a member of | + | '''Registration''' is the process of becoming a member of Wikimapia. It is not necessary to register to visit or use Wikimapia as you can perform simple actions like [[adding places]] and posting [[editing_places#Comments|comments]] in a tag as an [[Community#User_levels|unregistered user]]. However, functions for unregistered users are limited, so registering to become a member is the best way to take full advantage of Wikimapia's features. Here are some examples of privileges that only a registered user may enjoy: |
* The ability to [[Deletion#Deleting_Places|delete]] a place (this option is available in the menu of a tag) | * The ability to [[Deletion#Deleting_Places|delete]] a place (this option is available in the menu of a tag) | ||
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* Your own username and avatar (please keep these tasteful; you will be representing yourself in a worldwide community) | * Your own username and avatar (please keep these tasteful; you will be representing yourself in a worldwide community) | ||
| − | * Your own personal profile or [[ | + | * Your own personal profile or [[User_profile/account#Profile|user account]] |
| − | * Posting messages in the [[ | + | * Posting messages in the [[Community#Forum|forum]] |
| − | * Sending/receiving | + | * Sending/receiving personal [[User_profile/account#Messages|Messages]] to and from other registered users |
| − | * The ability to vote other users based on their contributions (this feature is only available after 14 days from registration, as a measure against vandalism) | + | * The ability to [[User_profile/account#Voting|vote]] other users based on their contributions (this feature is only available after 14 days from registration, as a measure against vandalism) |
=== How can I become a member? === | === How can I become a member? === | ||
| − | To become a member simply select 'Login/Register' from the | + | To become a member simply select 'Login/Register' from the Wikimapia menu and follow the instructions. You will need to choose a unique username, provide a valid email address and submit a password. |
Once you have chosen a password, make sure you keep it safe and secret. | Once you have chosen a password, make sure you keep it safe and secret. | ||
Revision as of 00:28, 10 April 2013
Registration is the process of becoming a member of Wikimapia. It is not necessary to register to visit or use Wikimapia as you can perform simple actions like adding places and posting comments in a tag as an unregistered user. However, functions for unregistered users are limited, so registering to become a member is the best way to take full advantage of Wikimapia's features. Here are some examples of privileges that only a registered user may enjoy:
- The ability to delete a place (this option is available in the menu of a tag)
- Your own username and avatar (please keep these tasteful; you will be representing yourself in a worldwide community)
- Your own personal profile or user account
- Posting messages in the forum
- Sending/receiving personal Messages to and from other registered users
- The ability to vote other users based on their contributions (this feature is only available after 14 days from registration, as a measure against vandalism)
How can I become a member?
To become a member simply select 'Login/Register' from the Wikimapia menu and follow the instructions. You will need to choose a unique username, provide a valid email address and submit a password.
Once you have chosen a password, make sure you keep it safe and secret.
