Getting Started

• Why should I register?

  Registering allows you to fully participate in the community. After you register, you can:

  • Post new messages and reply to other members' posts
  • Receive email when someone responds to a specific post or topic
  • Exchange private messages with other members
  • Personalize your experience in the community with literally hundreds of customization settings
  • Post comments on blogs that don't allow anonymous comments
  • Post ideas, vote on the ideas you like best, and post comments

• What can I do if I don't register?

  Even if you don't register, you can still browse, search for information, and read posts. You can't post, give kudos, vote on ideas, interact with the other community members, or set customization preferences. Blogs are one possible exception: some blogs let you post comments even if you're not registered.

• How do I sign in?

  Once you've registered and confirmed your registration, you can sign in the community and begin participating!

  
  To sign in:

  1. Click the Sign In link at the top of any page.
  2. Enter your Login name and Password.
     Tip: If you're the only one who uses this computer, click Remember me on this computer to sign in automatically next time you visit.
  3. Click Sign In.

  Forgot your login name or password? Click Need help with your login name or password? and we'll email them to you.

• How do I get help with my password?

  Not to worry if you've forgotten your password. If you have an email address on record, we can send your login name and password to you.

  
  To get help with your password:

  1. Click Need help with your login name or password? at the bottom of the page.
  2. Enter the email address you used when you signed up with the community and click Reset Password.
     If your email address is listed, we'll send your login name and a link to reset your password to that email address.