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'''Username'''
'''Username:'''
The username you choose needs to start with a capital letter. If it doesn't it will be capitalised automatically.  The DAAP database is a closed open community and everyone editing has to go through the signup process, which means it would be preferable if you use your name or the name you are known by. However, if there are politically or socially sensitive reasons for using an alias please feel free.
The username you choose needs to start with a capital letter. If it doesn't it will be capitalised automatically.  The DAAP database is a closed open community and everyone editing has to go through the signup process, which means it would be preferable if you use your name or the name you are known by. However, if there are politically or socially sensitive reasons for using an alias please feel free.


'''Password and email'''
'''Password and email:'''
Enter a password, confirm the password and enter your email in the following fields.  
Enter a password, confirm the password and enter your email in the following fields.  


'''Your real name (optional)'''
'''Your real name (optional):'''
Next, you have the option to enter your name. If provided, it may be used to give you attribution for your work, however it won’t be seen by other users besides the database admin team.
Next, you have the option to enter your name. If provided, it may be used to give you attribution for your work, however it won’t be seen by other users besides the database admin team.


===Step 4===
===Step 4===
'''Enter code'''
'''Enter code:'''
Finally, enter the code you’ve received in your email and press "Create your account".
Finally, enter the code you’ve received in your email and press "Create your account".

Revision as of 00:10, 14 December 2020

Tutorial 1

Getting started with an account on the database

Step 1

Email daap [dot] signup [at] disroot [dot] org to receive the registration code you will need for the last section of this form. Please include in the email how you heard about the archive and why you’d like to join the community. This is to protect the archive against automated account creation. We do our best to respond to sign up requests promptly, but allow a few days for response.

Step 2

To create an account please go to the Create account page using this link. You can also find this function using the Create account button in the right hand side corner of the Main Page.

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Step 3

Enter your details into the form on this page.

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Username: The username you choose needs to start with a capital letter. If it doesn't it will be capitalised automatically. The DAAP database is a closed open community and everyone editing has to go through the signup process, which means it would be preferable if you use your name or the name you are known by. However, if there are politically or socially sensitive reasons for using an alias please feel free.

Password and email: Enter a password, confirm the password and enter your email in the following fields.

Your real name (optional): Next, you have the option to enter your name. If provided, it may be used to give you attribution for your work, however it won’t be seen by other users besides the database admin team.

Step 4

Enter code: Finally, enter the code you’ve received in your email and press "Create your account".