User:Macintosh User/sandbox/First steps for new users

1. Create an acount
It is recommended to create an account before editing Wikipedia. If you don't, you will be identified by your IP address, which you may share with someone. They may vandalize pages, which you both will get blocked for. Also, currently, you must register to create new pages.


 * Username guidlines
 * Go to the registration page

2. Sign your name on the New User Log
You may want to add your name to the New User Log. This will allow other Wikipedians to personally welcome you, and provide you with information for getting started editing.

New user log