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A Wiki Moderator should already have a wiki account to access the Wiki as needed. However, in some circumstances a moderator may not have one. If you currently have a user ID and password for any Family Search product, it will work on the Wiki. If you do not have an account create one. | A Wiki Moderator should already have a wiki account to access the Wiki as needed. However, in some circumstances a moderator may not have one. If you currently have a user ID and password for any Family Search product, it will work on the Wiki. If you do not have an account create one. | ||
To create an account, click '''sign in'''. The '''sign''' '''in''' feature is found on all Wiki pages on the upper right corner. When the screen comes up to sign in, click the link to register a new account. Create your account and log in. After you have created your User ID and password, you can click the box that allows you to remain signed in for two weeks. This feature is activated when you click "sign in" on the upper right corner of the page. The two week feature is particularly useful for Wiki users who go in and out of Wiki throughout the day or week. | To create an account, click '''sign in'''. The '''sign''' '''in''' feature is found on all Wiki pages on the upper right corner. When the screen comes up to sign in, click the link to register a new account. Create your account and log in. After you have created your User ID and password, you can click the box that allows you to remain signed in for two weeks. This feature is activated when you click "sign in" on the upper right corner of the page. The two week feature is particularly useful for Wiki users who go in and out of Wiki throughout the day or week. It is also very useful to keep a small notebook to keep your passwords handy. You may find that you need a reminder of your password if you are not active every day on the wiki. | ||
== Moderator Setup == | == Moderator Setup == | ||
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*We have added you to the [[FamilySearch Wiki:Moderator|FamilySearch Wiki:Moderator]] page. Please make sure that the link there to your user page is correct. | *We have added you to the [[FamilySearch Wiki:Moderator|FamilySearch Wiki:Moderator]] page. Please make sure that the link there to your user page is correct. | ||
*We have also added you as a moderator to the main Locality or Topic page you will be moderating. If you are moderating, for example, New York content, you have been added to the New York page. Note that you will also be moderating all of the New York content. | *We have also added you as a moderator to the main Locality or Topic page you will be moderating. If you are moderating, for example, New York content, you have been added to the New York page. Note that you will also be moderating all of the New York content. | ||
*You need to "watch" pages of specific interest to you | *You need to "watch" pages of specific interest to you to keep abreast of the changes on those pages. | ||
*You need to create a User Page<br> <br> | *You need to create a User Page.<br> <br> | ||
== "Watching" wiki pages == | == "Watching" wiki pages == | ||
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Once registered, the first thing you will need to do is understand how "watching" pages work. Watching the pages you moderate is important so that you can be aware of changes that are made to the pages. When you watch a page, you will be notified via email each time a change is made to that page, and you will know who is working on these pages. Moderators should: | Once registered, the first thing you will need to do is understand how "watching" pages work. Watching the pages you moderate is important so that you can be aware of changes that are made to the pages. When you watch a page, you will be notified via email each time a change is made to that page, and you will know who is working on these pages. Moderators should: | ||
#Thank | #Thank the people who are working on those pages and encourage their contributions to the wiki. | ||
#Be aware of potential problems that may arise. | #Be aware of potential problems that may arise. | ||
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The last thing you need to do to get set up is to create your user page. This will tell users and contributors about you and your organization. | The last thing you need to do to get set up is to create your user page. This will tell users and contributors about you and your organization. | ||
#Using the navigation menu on the right side of the page, expand '''Personal Tools''' by clicking on the arrow to the right. | #Using the navigation menu on the right side of the page, expand the section titled: '''Personal Tools''' by clicking on the arrow to the right. | ||
#The first item you see under '''Personal Tools''' should be your username. Click on this, and it will take you to your user page. | #The first item you see under '''Personal Tools''' should be your username. Click on this, and it will take you to your user page. | ||
#Before you make your first edit to your user page, a message will display saying '''"This page has''' '''not been created yet.'''" Do not let that confuse you; just click on '''Edit This Page''' and begin typing. | #Before you make your first edit to your user page, a message will display saying '''"This page has''' '''not been created yet.'''" Do not let that confuse you; just click on '''Edit This Page '''and begin typing. You will need to use Google Chrome or FireFox to utilize the Edit feature. | ||
==== Ideas for your user page ==== | ==== Ideas for your user page ==== | ||
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*Links to pages you moderate. | *Links to pages you moderate. | ||
*Links to [[Help:Edit and Contribute|Help pages]] you use often. | *Links to [[Help:Edit and Contribute|Help pages]] you use often. | ||
*A section (a user box) about any genealogical associations with which you are affiliated, and your reponsibilities there. | *A section (a user box) about any genealogical associations with which you are affiliated, and your reponsibilities an activities there. | ||
*A section that suggests the types of improvements that are still needed on pages within the topic area you oversee. (This, along with a [[How to Run or Manage a Wiki Project|project]] page is a good way to make a "call to action" that can get others working on your projects!) | *A section that suggests the types of improvements that are still needed on pages within the topic area you oversee. (This, along with a [[How to Run or Manage a Wiki Project|project]] page is a good way to make a "call to action" that can get others working on your projects!) | ||
*It's fun to add User Boxes to your user page. After accessing your user page, click the "Edit" box and add a Moderator Box to your page by doing the following: <u>Type two left curly brackets ({) followed by the words: User Moderator and type in two right curly brackets (})</u>. This will create a User Moderator box on your page. Then go to the bottom of the page and identify your edit as an addition of a User Box and click "Save page". If you wish to delete the box, simply go into Edit and delete the text you typed in before saving page again. | *It's fun to add User Boxes to your user page. After accessing your user page, click the "Edit" box and add a Moderator Box to your page by doing the following: <u>Type two left curly brackets ({) followed by the words: User Moderator and type in two right curly brackets (})</u>. This will create a User Moderator box on your page. Then go to the bottom of the page and identify your edit as an addition of a User Box and click "Save page". If you wish to delete the box, simply go into Edit and delete the text you typed in before saving page again. | ||