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How do I change my password for the main SFWA website?

Wednesday, July 8th, 2009

It is important to understand that the SFWA website has two different areas, the main website and the discussion forums.  Each area uses a different username and password.  These instructions are for changing your password on the main SFWA website.

Method 1: Clear text

1. In the left menu, click “Manage Profile” (If you are not logged in, the system will ask for your username and current password.)
2. Click “Edit Profile“
3. Enter a new password in the “Password” field. You only have to type it once and will be able to see it clearly, until it is saved.
4. Scroll to the bottom of your profile, click “Save.”
5. You’re done! Next time you visit your profile the password field will be blank.

Method 2: Hidden text

1. In the left menu, click “Manage Profile” (If you are not logged in, the system will ask for your username and current password.)
2. Click “Edit Profile“
3. Scroll to the bottom of your profile.
4. In the lower right corner, click “Change Password.”
5. At the top of the page, enter your “current password.” This will appear as dots.
6. Type your new password in the “New Password” field. This will appear as dots.
7. Confirm your new password, by typing it into the “Confirm New Password” field. This will appear as dots.
8. Click “Save“
9. You’re done! Next time you visit your profile the password field will be blank.

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Why can’t I log-in to the Discussion Forums?

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009

If you’re having trouble logging into the discussion forums there are a couple of possible answers.

• If you are a member of SFWA, you need a different password from the one that you use here to manage your account.  If you did not receive that, send an email to secretary@sfwa.org and we’ll resend your information.
• Q: I have the correct username and password, but still can’t login. Why?
  A: This is usually related to cookies.
  1. Go to the Discussion Forums
  2. Scroll to the bottom of the page
  3. Click “Delete all board cookies“
  4. Shut your browser completely and restart it.
  5. Return to the Discussion Forums and try again.

  Let us know and we’ll troubleshoot.

• If you are not a member of SFWA, sorry, the discussion boards are members only.

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Tutorial for allowing cookies from the SFWA website

Thursday, June 18th, 2009

For the best experience with the SFWA website, your browser must allow the use of two third-party cookies. (What’s a cookie?) To set your browser to allow cookies for SFWA but not from other sites, follow these instructions:

Internet Explorer 6

1. Click Internet Options in the Tools menu, then click the Privacy tab.
2. Click on the Sites… button. If the button is not clickable, then look at the vertical slider bar. If that slider bar is selected to Allow All Cookies, then the SFWA site should run fine. If it is set to Block All Cookies, then you must move the slide to the next setting (High) otherwise you will not be able to allow the SFWA site to use cookies.
3. After clicking the Sites… button, type wildapricot.com into the Address of Web site: box. Click on the Allow button. Then, type sfwa-news.com into the Address of Web site: box, and click on the Allow button again.
4. Click on the OK button, then the OK button on the next window.
5. You’re configured!

Internet Explorer 7 and 8

1. Click Internet Options in the Tools menu, then click the Privacy tab.
2. Click on the Sites button. If the button is not clickable, then look at the vertical slider bar. If that slider bar is selected to Allow All Cookies, then the SFWA site should run fine. If it is set to Block All Cookies, then you must move the slide to the next setting (High) otherwise you will not be able to allow the SFWA site to use cookies.
3. After clicking the Sites button, type wildapricot.com into the Address of website: box. Click on the Allow button. Then, type sfwa-news.com into the Address of website: box, and click on the Allow button again.
4. Click on the OK button, then the OK button on the next window.
5. You’re configured!

Firefox 3

1. Click Options in the Tools menu, then click the Privacy tab.
2. In the Cookies section of the window, click on the Exceptions… button. Type wildapricot.com into the Address of web site: box. Click on the Allow button. Then, type sfwa-news.com into the Address of web site: box, and click on the Allow button again.
3. Click on the Close button, then the OK button.

You’re configured!

Firefox 3 with NoScript Add-on

1. Select Add-ons from the Tools menu. Select the NoScript add-on by clicking on it. Three buttons will appear – click on the Options button. Select the Whitelist tab.
2. Type wildapricot.com into the Address of web site: box. Click on the Allow button. Then, type sfwa-news.com into the Address of web site: box, and click on the Allow button again.
3. Click on OK, then close the Add-ons window.
4. You’re configured!

Netscape 7.2

1. Select Preferences from the Edit menu. On the left side of the Preferences Window, find and double-click on Privacy and Security. Below that now is a list of sub-items – pick Cookies and the settings for cookies will appear on the right. Click on the Cookie Manager button, then the Cookie Sites tab.
2. Next, type wildapricot.com in the text box, and click the Allow button. Then, type sfwa-news.com in the text box, and click the Allow button again.
3. Now click Close, then OK.
4. You’re configured!

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