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Getting started

Who writes Wikipedia - contains essential information for new readers.

Learning the Basics

Introduction to Wikipedia
Basic navigation – Find articles or learn the interface.
How to log in
Why create an account?
Choosing a username
Editing tutorial
Cheatsheet
Article Wizard – A guide for starting a new article.
Sandbox – Use the Sandbox to practice editing.

The Wikipedia interface

Find your way around.

Edit toolbar
Page history
User contributions pages
Talk pages
Recent changes page
Patrolling the recent changes
Related changes page
Using "What links here"
Diff pages
Edit conflicts
The watchlist

See also

Learning the ropes
Where to ask questions
Adopt-a-User – Go here for expert advice.
Glossary of Wikipedia terms
Library of tips on how to use Wikipedia – Help in bite-sized morsels, arranged by subject.
Wikipedia Policies and Guidelines – Important Wikipedia policies.