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If you wish to contribute here at Bulbapedia, you will first need to create an account. Anyone is welcome to create an account and it is always free. To do this, go to [[Special:Userlogin]]. Enter your desired username and password, and click on the "Create new account" button. Please ensure that the username you choose follows the {{bp|Username policy}}.
<span style="font-size: 256%; line-height: 120%;">'''Getting started'''</span> <br />Welcome to Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokémon encyclopedia - part of the [[Bulbagarden]] network.<br>Since its launch in February 2005, it has grown to include '''[[Special:Statistics|{{NUMBEROFARTICLES}} articles]]''' on a [[Special:Categories|range of Pokémon-related topics]].
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<big>Firstly, thank you for your interest in contributing to Bulbapedia. It is thanks to users like you that Bulbapedia has grown into the community resource that it is today. All edits big and small help to make this an even better source of knowledge for your fellow Pokémon fans, so please, jump in!</big>
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'''How to contribute''' <br/> The first thing you will need is an account. Don't have one? '''[[Special:CreateAccount|Sign up here]]'''.


==Style and policies==
After creating your account, you're ready to go! ''Anyone'' can edit [[Bulbapedia:Protection|almost]] any page; just find something that looks like it could be improved, hit the edit button, and make a change.
Once registered, it is advisable to consult the [[Bulbapedia:Policy|policy page]] for information on all of the policies, rules, and regulations of Bulbapedia. If you are unsure how to use the MediaWiki software Bulbapedia is based on, check out [[Bulbapedia:A guide to Bulbapedia|this guide]].


If you wish to familiarize yourself with Bulbapedia guidelines on how articles are written, consult the {{bp|Manual of style}}, or the more basic {{bp|style primer}}. If you are not interested in reading through everything quite yet and just want to start writing articles, it is strongly recommended to look at some of the [[Special:Longpages|longer pages]] in order to get a sense of what is expected. After that, you can start contributing!
Don't be afraid to edit, and don't worry if you mess up, another editor can always fix or improve it later. If you're not confident in making a change yourself, the [[Help:Talk pages|talk page]] is a good place to start a discussion or ask for help. Some actions, like creating new pages, can only be performed by users who have been "[[Bulbapedia:Autoconfirmed users|autoconfirmed]]". Other things, like deleting or locking pages, can only be done by certain [[Bulbapedia:Staff|members of staff]].


==Beginning to contribute==
There are several policies, though most are fairly simple. Mainly, users are expected to follow Bulbapedia's style conventions and to be nice to one another.  
If you are unsure of a good place to start, simply click on the [[Special:Randompage|random page]] link on the left toolbar. By doing this, you may come across an article which is missing information that you are able to add. If you see a red link on a page, it means that there is no content on that page. You can make it blue by adding content to that page. Please note that you must first become {{bp|Autoconfirmed users|autoconfirmed}} before you are able to create brand-new articles. A more direct method is to consult the [[Special:Wantedpages|list of wanted articles]] &mdash; these are articles that have been linked to but have no content. A list of all pages which currently have content on them can be found at [[Special:Allpages]], and a list of categories can be found at [[Special:Categories]].


Alternatively, if you do not wish to start from scratch or are not yet {{bp|Autoconfirmed users|autoconfirmed}} to create brand-new articles, there are numerous {{cat|Stubs|stub articles}} that could use more content. There are also {{cat|Articles needing improvement}} and {{cat|Articles needing more information}}; these categories are a great starting-off point when looking for places to contribute to.
Explore below to learn more about editing and to familiarize yourself with Bulbapedia's rules and common practices.
 
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'''[[Help:Editing pages|Editing]]''' <br /> There are two ways to edit articles on Bulbapedia.
 
The '''[[Help:VisualEditor|VisualEditor]]''' is a simple {{wp|WYSIWYG|What You See Is What You Get}} editor, great for simple text edits.
 
The advanced '''[[Help:Source Editor|Source Editor]]''' requires basic [[Help:Wikicode|wikicode]] knowledge, but works well for complex formatting.
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'''{{bp|Style primer|Style guide}}''' <br />Because many people contribute to Bulbapedia, it is important that we try to work in a consistent and coordinated manner.
 
To help with that, we have a '''{{bp|manual of style}}''' that details how some things should be written, and how pages should be laid out.
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'''{{bp|Code of conduct}}''' <br />One of our most important and strictly enforced policies can be summed up in two words: Be nice.
 
Bulbapedia is a safe place for all fans of Pokémon, and bullying or harrasment of any kind will not be tolerated.
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<div style="text-align:center;">'''{{bp|Policy|Policies and guidelines}}'''</div>
* {{bp|Blocking policy}}
* {{bp|Talk page policy}}
* {{bp|Userspace policy}}
* {{bp|Username policy}}
* '''{{cat|Bulbapedia policies|More »}}'''
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<div style="text-align:center;">'''Where to start'''</div>
* The {{bp|Editor's Hub}} is a great place to begin.
* Clean up [[:Category:Articles needing improvement|articles needing improvement]].
* Complete [[:Category:Articles needing more information|articles needing more information]].
* Find a [[Special:Random|random page]] to work on.
* Once {{bp|Autoconfirmed users|autoconfirmed}}, create a [[Special:WantedPages|wanted page]].
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<div style="text-align:center;">'''Need help?'''</div>
* Visit the [[Help:Contents|help desk]]
* Read our {{bp|FAQ}}
* Contact a [[Bulbapedia:Staff|member of staff]]
* Ask a question on the [https://forums.bulbagarden.net/index.php?forums/bulbawiki-forum.195/ Bulbagarden Forums]
:or the [https://discord.gg/bulbagarden Bulbagarden Discord server]
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Revision as of 15:03, 31 March 2024

Getting started
Welcome to Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokémon encyclopedia - part of the Bulbagarden network.
Since its launch in February 2005, it has grown to include 53,852 articles on a range of Pokémon-related topics.

Firstly, thank you for your interest in contributing to Bulbapedia. It is thanks to users like you that Bulbapedia has grown into the community resource that it is today. All edits big and small help to make this an even better source of knowledge for your fellow Pokémon fans, so please, jump in!

001Bulbasaur.png

How to contribute
The first thing you will need is an account. Don't have one? Sign up here.

After creating your account, you're ready to go! Anyone can edit almost any page; just find something that looks like it could be improved, hit the edit button, and make a change.

Don't be afraid to edit, and don't worry if you mess up, another editor can always fix or improve it later. If you're not confident in making a change yourself, the talk page is a good place to start a discussion or ask for help. Some actions, like creating new pages, can only be performed by users who have been "autoconfirmed". Other things, like deleting or locking pages, can only be done by certain members of staff.

There are several policies, though most are fairly simple. Mainly, users are expected to follow Bulbapedia's style conventions and to be nice to one another.

Explore below to learn more about editing and to familiarize yourself with Bulbapedia's rules and common practices.

Editing
There are two ways to edit articles on Bulbapedia.

The VisualEditor is a simple What You See Is What You Get editor, great for simple text edits.

The advanced Source Editor requires basic wikicode knowledge, but works well for complex formatting.

Style guide
Because many people contribute to Bulbapedia, it is important that we try to work in a consistent and coordinated manner.

To help with that, we have a manual of style that details how some things should be written, and how pages should be laid out.

Code of conduct
One of our most important and strictly enforced policies can be summed up in two words: Be nice.

Bulbapedia is a safe place for all fans of Pokémon, and bullying or harrasment of any kind will not be tolerated.

Where to start
Need help?
or the Bulbagarden Discord server
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