https://wiki.uwpiaa.org/index.php?action=history&feed=atom&title=How_to_use_this_wikiHow to use this wiki - Revision history2026-05-31T17:38:04ZRevision history for this page on the wikiMediaWiki 1.45.3https://wiki.uwpiaa.org/index.php?title=How_to_use_this_wiki&diff=7&oldid=prevTech: Initial version2026-05-25T14:21:16Z<p>Initial version</p>
<p><b>New page</b></p><div>This wiki runs on '''MediaWiki''' — the same software that powers Wikipedia. You don't need to know anything about it; this guide covers everything you need.<br />
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== What is a wiki? ==<br />
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A wiki is a website where many people can add and edit pages. Think of it like a shared document, except it's organized like a website with its own pages, links, and history. Wikipedia is the most famous example.<br />
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This wiki is specifically for Up With People alumni to document cast history. Pages cover:<br />
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* Casts organized by year and letter<br />
* Tour dates and countries visited<br />
* Photos, stories, and memories<br />
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Anyone with an approved account can contribute.<br />
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== Getting an account ==<br />
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Reading the wiki is open to everyone — no account needed. To add or edit pages, you'll need an account.<br />
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Due to spam and AI-generated abuse, accounts are manually approved. Please [https://uwpiaa.org/contact/ contact the admin team] and let us know you'd like to contribute. Once your account is approved, you're free to add and edit pages — your changes go live immediately.<br />
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Sorry for the extra step — it's the only way we can keep the wiki honest.<br />
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== Navigating the wiki ==<br />
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* The '''left sidebar''' lists main sections and tools<br />
* Links in '''blue''' take you to other pages in the wiki<br />
* Links shown in '''red''' are pages that haven't been written yet<br />
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== Reading a page ==<br />
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Pages are just text with formatting. Nothing to install or click through. If you see something that looks wrong or incomplete, you can edit it — see [[How to edit a page]].<br />
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== Things you can do ==<br />
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{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Action !! Where to start<br />
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| Find your cast || [[Casts|Casts by year]]<br />
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| Add a new cast page || [[How to add a page]]<br />
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| Edit an existing page || [[How to edit a page]]<br />
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| Upload a photo || [[How to upload photos|Uploading photos]]<br />
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| Ask for help || [https://uwpiaa.org/contact/ Contact]<br />
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== Don't be afraid to contribute ==<br />
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* It's okay if your page is incomplete — others can fill in gaps later<br />
* Every page has a full edit history, so nothing is ever truly lost<br />
* If you make a mistake, you (or an admin) can roll back to a previous version<br />
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''Still confused? [https://uwpiaa.org/contact/ Reach out to the admin team] — we're happy to help.''</div>Tech