AmericolaWiki:Tutorial (Registration)
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Registering a username is optional, but encouraged!
Everyone is welcome to read articles on AmericolaWiki, regardless of whether they choose to register. However, you must have a registered username in order to create new articles or modify existing articles.
There are two main reasons people are encouraged to register:
Having an account gives you many benefits, including editing options and user preferences. One handy feature is the watchlist, which makes it easier for you to track changes to pages you are interested in. Another is the ability to move or rename a page. (Do not move pages simply through copying and pasting as the edit history is not preserved that way.)
Finally, only registered users are allowed to become administrators (also known as sysops). If you register, do not forget your password or your user name. If you're prone to forgetting these, make sure you enter your email address and verify it when you sign up so you can have a new password sent to you if you forget your current one.
See Why create an account? for more information.
How to register
To register, click above, or click the Sign in link at the top right corner of any page. You won't be able to (easily) change your username once you choose it, so reading the username policy before creating a username is highly recommended.
