How to Create a Wikipedia Account

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Click the "Sign in/create account" link in the upper right corner on the Wikipedia website.

   This will take you to the account creation page (of course, if you are reading this on line, you could use this link directly instead of following step one and two). , Wikipedia now presents people with a simple captcha to solve to prevent against computer activated programs signing up.
   
   Type it in the box below (refresh the image if you must) and move on to the next step. ,, This will be the name of your account. , Make sure that you can remember your password, but for it to be hard for anyone else to guess. ,, For more information about this, see below in the "Tips" section. ,, You are now a registered user in Wikipedia!
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   Step 2: Click the link "Create One" above the boxes.

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   Step 3: Type the captcha.

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   Step 4: Read the text below all boxes.

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   Step 5: Enter your desired user name in the "Username:" box.

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   Step 6: Enter a password in the "Password:" box.

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   Step 7: Re-enter the same password as above in the "Confirm Password:" box.

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   Step 8: Enter your e-mail address in the "E-mail" box if you want to.

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   Step 9: Click the big "Create account" button.

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    Step 10: Congratulations!

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