Anthony: Anthony moved page Quick Start/Projects to Guidebook/Quick Start/Projects

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Anthony moved page Quick Start/Projects to Guidebook/Quick Start/Projects

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{{MainPageHeader
| title = Quick Start > Submit a Project
| subtitle = Share your work with the community
| notice_label= ▷▶▷
| notice = Stuck? Ask for help on the [https://forum.unfinishedprojects.net forum] — no question is too basic.
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<div class="guide-tabs">
<div class="guide-tabs-nav"><span class="guide-tab-nav-item is-active" data-tab="step1">1 · Find Your Hub</span><span class="guide-tab-nav-item" data-tab="step2">2 · Fill the Form</span><span class="guide-tab-nav-item" data-tab="step3">3 · Add a Cover Image</span><span class="guide-tab-nav-item" data-tab="step4">4 · Submit</span></div>

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{{GuideStep
| step = 1
| title = Go to the right project hub
| text = From the [[Main Page]], scroll down to '''Project Categories''' and click the category that best fits your project — for example, [[Projects/Audio]] for music or sound work, or [[Projects/Software]] for code. Each hub is a page listing all projects in that category.
| note = Not sure which category fits? Pick the closest one. Projects can belong to multiple categories — you'll set this in the form. If the correct category doesn't exist, don't worry - simply reach out to a staff member to create the category for you.
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{{GuideStep
| step = 2
| title = Click the orange "+ Submit" button
| text = At the top of every hub page, in the toolbar row, you'll see an orange '''+ Submit''' button. Click it. This opens the project submission form.
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<div class="guide-nav"><span></span><span class="guide-nav-center">Step 1 of 4</span><span class="guide-tab-nav-item guide-nav-btn guide-nav-btn--next" data-tab="step2">Next: Fill the Form →</span></div>
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{{GuideStep
| step = 1
| title = Enter a project name
| text = Type your project's name in the '''Project Name''' field at the top. This becomes part of the page URL and the title shown on the hub card. Keep it clear and concise — for example, ''My Ambient Album'' or ''OpenRPG Toolkit''.
| warning = The name you enter here becomes the page title. Choose carefully — renaming later is possible but takes a couple of extra steps.
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{{GuideStep
| step = 2
| title = Select your categories
| text = Tick all categories that apply to your project. A project can belong to multiple categories — for example, a music game could be both '''Audio''' and '''Games'''. Your project will appear on all selected hub pages.
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{{GuideStep
| step = 3
| title = Set the status and license
| text = Choose a '''Status''' (Active, Hiatus, Completed, or Abandoned) and a '''License'''. If you're unsure which license to use, '''CC-BY-SA 4.0''' is the wiki default and a safe choice for most creative work. For software, consider '''GPL-3.0''' or '''MIT'''. See [[Project:Licenses]] for a full comparison.
| note = Try to remember to update the status of the project as your interest and participation in the project change. Staff members may update a project status if they deem that it has been abandoned.
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{{GuideStep
| step = 4
| title = Fill in the remaining fields
| text = Fill in '''Creator / Team''', '''Short Description''' (shown on the hover card — keep it to 1–2 sentences), '''Tags''' (space-separated keywords like ''ambient synth dark''), and optionally a '''Website''' and '''Repository''' link. The '''Extra Fields 1–4''' are optional custom fields — for example, a DAW name, programming language, or game engine. Leave them blank if you don't need them.
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<div class="guide-nav"><span class="guide-tab-nav-item guide-nav-btn guide-nav-btn--prev" data-tab="step1">← Back</span><span class="guide-nav-center">Step 2 of 4</span><span class="guide-tab-nav-item guide-nav-btn guide-nav-btn--next" data-tab="step3">Next: Add a Cover Image →</span></div>
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<div class="guide-tab-panel" data-panel="step3">
{{GuideStep
| step = 1
| title = Upload your image first
| text = Before you can set a cover image, it needs to be uploaded to the wiki. In a new browser tab, go to [[Special:Upload]]. Choose your file, give it a clear name (e.g. ''MyProjectCover.png''), select a license, and click '''Upload file'''.
| note = Recommended size: at least 600×400px. PNG or JPG both work. Keep the file size reasonable — under 2MB is ideal.
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{{GuideStep
| step = 2
| title = Copy the exact filename
| text = After uploading, the file page will show the exact filename at the top — for example, ''MyProjectCover.png''. Copy this exactly, including the file extension. If the image was already uploaded by someone else, go to [[Special:Search]], search for the image name, and find the exact filename from its file page.
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{{GuideStep
| step = 3
| title = Paste the filename into the Cover Image field
| text = Back on the submission form, paste the filename (just the name — no ''File:'' prefix needed) into the '''Cover Image''' field. For example: <code>MyProjectCover.png</code>. The image will appear on your project card on the hub page automatically.
| warning = Do not upload images you don't have the rights to share. All images must be openly licensed or your own original work.
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<div class="guide-nav"><span class="guide-tab-nav-item guide-nav-btn guide-nav-btn--prev" data-tab="step2">← Back</span><span class="guide-nav-center">Step 3 of 4</span><span class="guide-tab-nav-item guide-nav-btn guide-nav-btn--next" data-tab="step4">Next: Submit →</span></div>
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{{GuideStep
| step = 1
| title = Click "Submit Project"
| text = Scroll to the bottom of the form and click the '''Submit Project''' button. MediaWiki will create your project page automatically and add it to the hub.
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{{GuideStep
| step = 2
| title = Your card appears on the hub
| text = Go back to the hub page (e.g. [[Projects/Audio]]) and your project card should appear. It shows your cover image, name, status badge, license, creator, and description on hover. If you don't see it immediately, wait 30 seconds and refresh — the database updates in the background.
| note = The contributor count and last-edited date on your card will populate within a minute of the page loading.
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{{GuideStep
| step = 3
| title = Edit your project page
| text = Your project now has its own wiki page at <code>Projects/YourProjectName</code>. Click on the card title to visit it, then click '''Edit''' to add more content — a full description, screenshots, links, credits, and anything else that tells your project's story. The page is yours to build out at your own pace.
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{{SectionHeader|title=Finished with Creating a Project?|icon=mimetypes-x-office-presentation}}
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{{NavCard
| icon = actions-edit-paste
| name = Write a Tutorial
| link = Quick Start/Tutorials
| description = Share your knowledge and skills with step-by-step guides.
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{{NavCard
| icon = apps-accessories-text-editor
| name = Edit & Contribute
| link = Quick Start/Editing
| description = Help improve existing pages, fix errors, or add content to the wiki.
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{{NavCard
| icon = actions-bookmark-new
| name = Community Customs
| link = Quick Start/Customs
| description = Learn the norms and etiquette that keep the community healthy.
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Guidebook/Quick Start/Projects - Revision history

Anthony: Anthony moved page Quick Start/Projects to Guidebook/Quick Start/Projects

Anthony at 00:09, 18 March 2026