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=== What happens if I lose my password? === | === What happens if I lose my password? === | ||
''Main help page: [[Help:Password recovery]]'' | |||
If you want to have safety against lost passwords, you can set an e-mail address in your [[Special:Preferences|user preferences]] page that can be used to reset your password at any time. This e-mail address should '''not''' be your FeministWiki e-mail address, since you need your FeministWiki password to use that one. (Chicken and egg problem!) The e-mail address you set in your user preferences will be invisible to all but the FeministWiki technician. | If you want to have safety against lost passwords, you can set an e-mail address in your [[Special:Preferences|user preferences]] page that can be used to reset your password at any time. This e-mail address should '''not''' be your FeministWiki e-mail address, since you need your FeministWiki password to use that one. (Chicken and egg problem!) The e-mail address you set in your user preferences will be invisible to all but the FeministWiki technician. | ||
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'''Alternatively,''' you can contact the technician and ask for a manual password reset. You can reach the technician by sending an e-mail to admin@feministwiki.org, or by writing to [https://twitter.com/@FeministWiki @FeministWiki] on Twitter. | '''Alternatively,''' you can contact the technician and ask for a manual password reset. You can reach the technician by sending an e-mail to admin@feministwiki.org, or by writing to [https://twitter.com/@FeministWiki @FeministWiki] on Twitter. | ||
=== How does creating or editing wiki pages work? === | === How does creating or editing wiki pages work? === | ||
''Main help page: [[Help:Wiki]]'' | |||
Getting the hang of wiki editing may take some time, but the community will surely be delighted by your contributions! | Getting the hang of wiki editing may take some time, but the community will surely be delighted by your contributions! | ||
See the help page linked above to get started, or dive right into the official and comprehensive [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Contents MediaWiki help page] if you're already somewhat skilled with software or feel courageous. | |||
=== How do I use the forum? === | === How do I use the forum? === | ||
''Main help page: [[Help:Forum]]'' | |||
''Forum front-page: https://forum.feministwiki.org/'' | |||
An internet forum or web forum is a website that allows members to create "topics" (also called "threads") to discuss a certain matter. Once a topic is created, other members can reply (or "post") to the topic to add their insights. There is no limit to what these topics may be about, so the forum usually offers a number of categories (or "sub forums") under which the topics are grouped. | An internet forum or web forum is a website that allows members to create "topics" (also called "threads") to discuss a certain matter. Once a topic is created, other members can reply (or "post") to the topic to add their insights. There is no limit to what these topics may be about, so the forum usually offers a number of categories (or "sub forums") under which the topics are grouped. | ||
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* [https://genderhammer.com/ Gender Hammer] | * [https://genderhammer.com/ Gender Hammer] | ||
For detailed instructions on how to use the | For detailed instructions on how to use the , visit the forum help page linked above. | ||
=== How do I use the chat system? === | === How do I use the chat system? === | ||
''Main help page: [[Help:Chat]]'' | |||
''Chat web-interface: https://chat.feministwiki.org/'' | |||
For detailed instructions on how to set up some of these chat programs/apps, see | The simplest way to use the chat is by opening the web interface linked above, and logging in there with your FeministWiki username and password. | ||
You can also access the chat from dedicated chat programs like [https://gajim.org/ Gajim] or smartphone apps like [https://www.xabber.com/android/ Xabber for Android] or [https://chatsecure.org/ ChatSecure for iOS]. | |||
For detailed instructions on how to set up some of these chat programs/apps, see the help page linked above. | |||
=== How do I publish on the blog? === | === How do I publish on the blog? === | ||
''Main help page: [[Help:Blog]]'' | |||
''Blog front-page: https://blog.feministwiki.org/'' | |||
If you want to publish articles on the FeministWiki blog, ask the technician by sending an e-mail to admin@feministwiki.org, or by contacting [https://twitter.com/@FeministWiki @FeministWiki] on Twitter, and your FeministWiki account will be granted the ability to publish on the blog. | |||
The blog uses a self-hosted installation of the well-known blogging software [https://wordpress.com/features/ WordPress]. While the WordPress organization controls blogs that are hosted on their own servers, they also release the software behind their blogging system under a [https://www.fsf.org/about/what-is-free-software free software] license, which anyone can install on their own servers. The FeministWiki has such a local installation of that software, meaning that the WordPress organization has no control over what's published on the FeministWiki blog. As such, you don't need to fear censorship. | The blog uses a self-hosted installation of the well-known blogging software [https://wordpress.com/features/ WordPress]. While the WordPress organization controls blogs that are hosted on their own servers, they also release the software behind their blogging system under a [https://www.fsf.org/about/what-is-free-software free software] license, which anyone can install on their own servers. The FeministWiki has such a local installation of that software, meaning that the WordPress organization has no control over what's published on the FeministWiki blog. As such, you don't need to fear censorship. | ||
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=== How do I use the file storage? === | === How do I use the file storage? === | ||
''Main help page: [[Help:Files]]'' | |||
''Files web-interface: https://files.feministwiki.org/'' | |||
The FeministWiki file storage lets you upload potentially very large files and save them on the FeministWiki servers. You can then access the files from anywhere, and optionally share some files with others via a link you send them. | The FeministWiki file storage lets you upload potentially very large files and save them on the FeministWiki servers. You can then access the files from anywhere, and optionally share some files with others via a link you send them. | ||
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To prevent accidental overloading of the server, every member is granted a quota of 1 GB storage by default. If you would like to store more data, just ask the technician to increase your quota. | To prevent accidental overloading of the server, every member is granted a quota of 1 GB storage by default. If you would like to store more data, just ask the technician to increase your quota. | ||
For detailed information on how to use the file storage, see the | For detailed information on how to use the file storage, see the help page linked above. | ||
=== How do I use my FeministWiki e-mail address? === | === How do I use my FeministWiki e-mail address? === | ||
The easiest way to use your FeministWiki e-mail is by visiting the web interface and logging in with your FeministWiki username and password | ''Main help page: [[Help:Mail]]'' | ||
''Mail web-interface: https://mail.feministwiki.org/'' | |||
The easiest way to use your FeministWiki e-mail is by visiting the web interface linked above, and logging in with your FeministWiki username and password. | |||
You can also set up any e-mail program/app on your computer or smartphone to use your FeministWiki e-mail address. | You can also set up any e-mail program/app on your computer or smartphone to use your FeministWiki e-mail address. | ||
For further details, see the | For further details, see the help page linked above. | ||