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Pathways in WikiPathways can be edited by anyone. You can also contribute new pathways to WikiPathways. To start editing, see the [[:Help:New Contributor Quickstart|New Contributors Quickstart]], read more about [[:Help:Editing Pathways|Editing]] or try editing the [[:Pathway:Human:Sandbox|Sandbox pathway]].
Pathways in WikiPathways can be edited by anyone. You can also contribute new pathways to WikiPathways. To start editing, see the [[:Help:New Contributor Quickstart|New Contributors Quickstart]], read more about [[:Help:Editing Pathways|Editing]] or try editing the [[:Pathway:Human:Sandbox|Sandbox pathway]].
== Create an account ==
== Create an account ==
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You can view any WikiPathways page without signing up and logging in, but to edit pathways you need an account. To start contributing to WikiPathways, sign-up by [[:Special:Userlogin|creating an account]].
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You can view any WikiPathways page without signing up and logging in, but to edit pathways you need an account. To start contributing to WikiPathways, sign-up by [[:Special:Userlogin|creating an account]]. Once you have created an account, you can customize your user page with relevant information, such as your affiliation, contact information etc. To edit your user page, click on your username at the top of any WikiPathways page.
== Questions? ==
== Questions? ==
Questions or comments about a particular pathway can be entered  on the Talk page of the pathway. Use this to ask questions and for general discussions about the pathway.
Questions or comments about a particular pathway can be entered  on the Talk page of the pathway. Use this to ask questions and for general discussions about the pathway.

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Contents

Introduction

WikiPathways is a Wiki for biological pathways. In the “tradition” of Wikipedia and other wiki platforms, WikiPathways is intended to be an open, public space for content editing dedicated to biological pathways, facilitating the contribution and maintenance of pathway information from the scientific community. Learn more about the WikiPathways project here.

Contribute to WikiPathways

Pathways in WikiPathways can be edited by anyone. You can also contribute new pathways to WikiPathways. To start editing, see the New Contributors Quickstart, read more about Editing or try editing the Sandbox pathway.

Create an account

You can view any WikiPathways page without signing up and logging in, but to edit pathways you need an account. To start contributing to WikiPathways, sign-up by creating an account. Once you have created an account, you can customize your user page with relevant information, such as your affiliation, contact information etc. To edit your user page, click on your username at the top of any WikiPathways page.

Questions?

Questions or comments about a particular pathway can be entered on the Talk page of the pathway. Use this to ask questions and for general discussions about the pathway. If you have questions about using WikiPathways that are not answered in the Help or Frequently Asked Questions, contact the WikiPathways Google group.

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