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Being unable to create an account for yourself is typically due to: Having trouble or being unable to see or complete the required CAPTCHA image verification step.; Choosing a username that is too similar to an existing username (in these cases, an account creator can approve the creation of similar usernames if certain criteria are met).
Let's try having you create an account for yourself on Wikipedia! The easiest and fastest way to start using an account to edit Wikipedia is to simply create one for yourself! There are no requests to file, there's no waiting in line, and the account you create is instant and ready for you to use right away!
Related Wikipedia information pages. Why not create an account? – Reasons to edit as an IP. Request an account – How any user may request an account be created for them. Wikipedia:Username policy § Deleting and merging accounts – Why it is not possible to delete user accounts and the alternatives available.
If you are unable to view captchas, you can request for an account to be created for you at Wikipedia:Request an account. You may also be unable to create an account if it contains certain symbols (particularly the '@' symbol, as well as certain non-Latin characters) or words, or if it is too similar to that of an existing user.
Once the ACC request has been positively tied to the VRT ticket, perform all other standard checks, and if everything looks good, create the account. If you create the account successfully and are a VRT user too, add the {{Verified account}} template to the top of the new user's talk page, including the VRT ticket number tied to the ACC request.
A new account may be a WP:clean start account or another form of a legitimate alternative account; A new account may belong to an experienced user of another wiki; A new account may belong to an experienced unregistered user; An established user may switch to another account for whatever reason, including loss of control over the previous account.
Not applicable; there is no user page if a user does not create an account. benefits Can get full credit in the "real world" for her work. [1] "Outing" is not an issue. [2] Those searching the web for her name may find her Wikipedia user page. [3] If diligent, she can manage any conflicts of interest (COI) responsibly. [4]