Wikipedia:How to help

Learn more about how and where you can help
(information and resources on the basics needed to use, comment on, and contribute to Wikipedia)

Create a Wikipedia account
if you haven't already, see here

Create an article now
see your first article before you start

Find some open tasks
that interest you

Upload an image, audio or video file
see creation of media files before you start

Find a group of editors working on subjects that interest you

Request that other editors review your new article

Ways to get help

• For interactive help with editing see the Teahouse for new editors.
• You can search the FAQ to get answers to common questions about Wikipedia,
• There is the editing tutorial if you would like to know a bit about how things are done. There is also the comprehensive missing manual that can guide you step-by-step.
• Visit Wikipedia's Tip Library for quick tips on how to do almost anything on Wikipedia.
• If you place {{helpme}} on your talk page, a helper will visit you there as soon as possible!
• Join the #wikipedia-en-help IRC channel for real-time chat. New to IRC? Click here to be connected instantly!
• The template below outlines Wikipedia's help pages and can be viewed at the bottom of most related pages.
  

(Click "show" on the right to expand the template)