View source for Help:Joining PCMA chat

'''Update: As of 2024/04/26, the home server for PCMA has changed. The picture instructions below will be updated soon.'''

When you click on the link to [https://access.needsmo.re/webclient/ PCMA's Matrix space]<ref>The space's Matrix address is '''#pcma:needsmo.re''', you should be able to simply join using any Matrix account with <code>/join #pcma:needsmo.re</code>.</ref> on needsmo.re, you will see the following screen. Click on the Register button:
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Enter the username you want to use in the chat and password for your new account.
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Continue without email, or set one if you want to.<br>
'''Note:''' The email is entirely '''optional'''. If you face issues with receiving a confirmation email, simply continue without it.
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Skip.
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You will see our Space (see note below).
<Gallery heights=350px widths=350px>File:Pcma_join_2.png</gallery>

You are done!
Please introduce yourself in the '''New members introductions''' room after joining.

'''Note:''' Since recently, an introduction is required to gain access to all rooms.

History prior to joining (including the Introductions room) is not visible to new users.

'''Tips:''' If you do not like the default theme, you can change it in Settings.

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