How to Create a Wikipedia Page

Open your web browser and navigate to www.wikipedia.org. This is the main Wikipedia portal where you can select your preferred language.

Click on the "English" link or button to access the English version of Wikipedia. This will take you to the English Wikipedia main page.

You'll now be on the English Wikipedia main page at en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page. This is the starting point for all English Wikipedia users.

Look for the "Log in" link in the top right corner of the page and click on it. If you don't have an account yet, you'll be able to create one from the login page.

You'll be redirected to the Wikipedia login page. This page allows you to either log in with an existing account or create a new one.

Since you're creating a new account, click on the "Join Wikipedia" link. This will take you to the account creation page.

You'll now be on the account creation page where you can set up your new Wikipedia account. This page will ask for your username, password, and email address.

Click on the "Enter your username" text input field. Choose a username that represents you but doesn't reveal personal information. Your username will be visible on all your contributions.

Type your chosen username into the field. Make sure it's unique and follows Wikipedia's username policy. For example, you might use something like "guidetodocs" or a variation of your name.

Click on the "Password" label or field to move to the password input. You'll need to create a strong password to secure your account.

Click on the password input field labeled "Enter a password". Make sure to use a strong, unique password that you haven't used elsewhere.

Type your password into the field. Wikipedia requires a strong password with a mix of letters, numbers, and special characters. Make sure it's at least 8 characters long.

Click on the email input field labeled "Enter your email address". While email is optional, it's highly recommended as it allows you to recover your account if you forget your password.

Type your email address into the field. Make sure to use a valid email address that you have access to, as Wikipedia may send verification emails or password reset links to this address.

Review all your information to make sure it's correct, then click the "Create your account" button to complete the registration process.

After account creation, you'll be redirected to the Welcome Survey page. This survey helps Wikipedia understand your interests and provides personalized recommendations.

Click on the dropdown menu that says "Please select..." to choose your primary reason for joining Wikipedia. This helps Wikipedia tailor resources for you.

From the dropdown options, select "To create a new Wikipedia article" if that's your goal. This selection helps Wikipedia provide relevant tutorials and resources.

Click on the next dropdown menu to indicate your experience level with Wikipedia editing. Choose the option that best describes your familiarity with Wikipedia.

If you're unsure about your experience level or if "I don't remember" is an available option, select it. This is perfectly fine for new users.

Once you've completed the survey questions, click the "Finish" button to submit your responses and proceed to your Wikipedia homepage.

After submitting the survey, you'll see a confirmation page. This page may provide links to helpful resources and tutorials based on your survey responses.

Click on the "Go to your homepage" link to access your personal Wikipedia homepage. This is your central hub for tracking your contributions and accessing editing tools.

You'll now be on your Wikipedia homepage. This page shows your user profile, recent contributions, and provides quick access to editing tools and your user sandbox.

On your homepage, look for the "Sandbox" section or link. The sandbox is a personal page where you can practice editing without affecting any public articles. Click on it or check the checkbox if there's one to access it.

Click on the "Sandbox" link or button to navigate to your personal sandbox page. This page is located at User:YourUsername/sandbox and is your private practice area.

You'll be taken to your sandbox edit page. This page may be pre-loaded with a template to help you get started. The edit page is where you'll write and format your content using Wikipedia's markup language.

Click on the main text area where you'll enter your content. This is the editing interface where you'll write your article using Wikipedia's markup syntax.

Start typing your content in the editor. You can begin with the sandbox template marker {{User sandbox}} and then add your content below the comment line. For practice, you might write a brief introduction or test content.

Before publishing, click the "Preview your changes" button (or press Alt+P). This shows you exactly how your page will look to readers, allowing you to catch any formatting errors or issues before publishing.

After clicking preview, you'll see how your page will appear to readers. Review the formatting, check for any errors, and make sure all links work correctly. If you need to make changes, scroll back up to the editor.

Once you're satisfied with the preview, scroll down and click the "Publish page" button when you're ready. This will save your changes and make your page live on Wikipedia.