Editing Account Info:

Hello everyone. 

1. Once you are finished creating your account, you must change your password.  In order to do this, you must go to the account settings page.  You can reach this page one of two ways; one is by clicking on the "Account Settings" link at the top of the page, or you can click on "View My Profile" on the side menu, and on that page, click, "Account" as shown below:

2.  Now you can change your password.  Please make sure that the password you've entered and the one you enter below it match.  Also, it is wise to make a password strong.  You can do this by adding numbers, capitalization and punctuation.  Just make sure that if you're making a really long password, you should keep a record of it somewhere else, like on a notepad somewhere, or stored as a file on your computer, just in case you forget.  The below is an example:

3.  Now, this next part is completely optional.  But if you're an artist or a scout looking for a collaborator, it is always wise to include contact details for whomever you decided to collaborate with.  Below is just an example:

4.  Now, you are ready to create your identity.  You can do this either by uploading your own image, or by clicking on one of the thumbnails, as shown below:

Notice that the green box will become red when a picture is selected.  Also, if you are uploading an image, please save your account details before doing so!  I am saying that because if you change your mind about uploading a picture, you may lose your information when you click "back" 

5.  Now, you can create a signature:

A signature will appear on every post you make, unless you choose otherwise.  Basically, a signature sort of tells people who you are or what you're about in just a few lines.  :)

6. Other options: 

Below the avatar selection tool, there are some other options that are pretty much your preferences on viewing the site. 

The Block Configuration lets you decide which blocks will appear on the left-hand side of the screen.  If you want to view your favorite pages, you can check the box "User Favorites Block" 

You can also adjust your contact settings, which include your address and phone number.  If you uncheck it, then only the administrators will be able to see your contact info.

Also, you can choose how notifications will be delivered to you.  You can choose the time and intervals that you can recieve them, as well as the method, either through private message or through email. 

Under the User Comment Settings, you can choose whether or not comments posted on any of your submissions will have to be approved by you or automatically posted.  Please note that the administrators will still have the authority to approve any comments.

You can also adjust your time zone settings to whatever time it is for you currenty.

Lastly, you can decide whether or not to receive emails from us whenever a private message is sent to you. 

And now you're ready to save your account settings!