Help:Introduction

From Defense Knowledge

Consult the User's Guide for information on using the wiki software.

Wiki content is available for logged-in users (except the WELCOME! which is visible to the world. To edit wiki pages, users must:

  • belong to the Editors group;
  • enable 2F-authentication for their accounts;
  • log out once and login using their username, password and a time-based one-time password (TOTP) from the authentication device.

On the next login, permissions will be applied automatically.

Invite users

Account creation is restricted on Defense Knowledge. However administrators can invite users. The invite form allows to auto-promote users to the editor and administrator role. Leave boxes unchecked for the read-only access to the private content. Once the form is submitted, a link for the account creation will be sent to the specified email address.

Account request

Anyone can contact Admin to get invited through the Become an editor link in the top menu of the site. The form is under development.

Visual editing

By clicking on in the editor toolbar, you can easily switch between VisualEditor (default) and source editor. The system will remember your choice.