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 == Changing your password ==
-'''Note: These instructions are outdated.  A new way to configure your global FeministWiki password is underway.'''
+You can change your FeministWiki password by using the '''Settings''' service, which you can reach via the link at the left panel on the wiki or by visiting: https://settings.feministwiki.org/
-While logged in on the wiki, click on the '''Preferences''' link at the top right corner, to the left of the ''Log out'' link.
+[[File:Help-password-01-settings.png|thumb|none|600px|The ''Settings'' link on the left panel]]
-[[File:Help-password-01-preferences.png|thumb|none|300px|Click on ''Preferences'']]
+In the settings main menu, choose '''Account settings'''.
-In the Preferences page that opens, you will see a link with the text '''Change password''' under the first section of the page, titled ''Basic information''.
+[[File:Help-password-02-account-settings.png|thumb|none|400px|Click on ''Account settings'']]
-[[File:Help-password-02-change.png|thumb|none|600px|Click on ''Change password'']]
+In the account settings page, enter your FeministWiki username and current password, and fill out the '''New password''' and '''Re-type new password''' fields.
-From there on, the instructions given on the screen should be clear.
+[[File:Help-password-03-change-password.png|thumb|none|400px|Fill out these fields]]
+Then just click on the '''Save settings''' button, and the page should tell you that your settings were successfully saved.
 == Configuring an account recovery e-mail ==