How to Upload Files to Wikimedia Commons

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Determine that you have the legal right to upload the image.

   Understand what copyright, Creative Commons, and Public Domain.
   
   Be aware that just because you found it on the Internet does not make it yours.
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   Step 2: Go to the upload page.

   , Some interesting images can be created from these categories:
   Natural landscapes, Nature, Animals Public figures and people that you have photographed in a public area Items that you perceive as useful or artistic Graphs, maps, diagrams, etc. that you have created yourself , When you are uploading files to Wikimedia, you are granting permission to others to 'use, copy, modify, or sell' it without notifying you. , Whatever you see on your screen. , This will open up the screen that you need to navigate to the location of your files that you want to upload. ,, Once you have selected that, you will be taken to a further screen for information to fill in.
   
   Understand that you will be releasing the rights to the Creative Commons license.
   
   Your work can be used as long as it is attributed to you. , You, more than anyone, will have an idea where to put it...usually. ,, You will get the url of the page, and the code for embedding the image on the wiki or where it is being used.
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   Step 3: Know what type of files and images are desired.

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   Step 4: Know what you are 'agreeing' to.

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   Step 5: Click on 'Next' or 'Upload'.

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   Step 6: Click on 'Select a media file to donate'.

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   Step 7: After you have selected the file (or files) that you want to upload

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   Step 8: click on Continue and select the appropriate license.

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   Step 9: Indicate whether or not you created (or own) the file.

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    Step 10: Be sure to categorize your media.

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    Step 11: Click Next.

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    Step 12: Use the code

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    Step 13: if needed

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    Step 14: on the last page.

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