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# [[File:Write an Article on Instructables Step 1.png|center|x480px]]Go to https://www.instructables.com. Enter this URL in the address bar and you'll be directed to the Instructables homepage.
# [[File:Write an Article on Instructables Step 1.png|center|x480px]]Go to https://www.instructables.com. Enter this URL in the address bar and you'll be directed to the Instructables homepage.
# [[File:Write an Article on Instructables Step 2.png|center|x480px]]Click the {{macbutton|Sign Up}} button. It's a yellow button at top-right corner. This wil be dircted to the sign up form.
# [[File:Write an Article on Instructables Step 2.png|center|x480px]]Click the {{macbutton|Sign Up}} button. It's a yellow button at top-right corner. This wil be dircted to the sign up form.
# [[File:Write an Article on Instructables Step 3.png|center|x480px]]Click the {{macbutton|Sign up with email}}. It's the yellow button near the bottom of the card.
# [[File:Write an Article on Instructables Step 3.png|center|x480px]]Click the {{macbutton|Sign up with email}}. It's the yellow button near the bottom of the card.  
#* Alternatively, you can sign up via Autodesk, Google or Facebook. To do this, click {{macbutton|Continue with Autodesk}}, {{macbutton|Continue with Google}} or {{macbutton|Continue with Facebook}}, and follow the on-screen instructions.
#* Alternatively, you can sign up via Autodesk, Google or Facebook. To do this, click {{macbutton|Continue with Autodesk}}, {{macbutton|Continue with Google}} or {{macbutton|Continue with Facebook}}, and follow the on-screen instructions.
# [[File:Write an Article on Instructables Step 4.png|center|x480px]]Choose your region, date of birth and role. Use the provided forms to choose these. Click {{macbutton|Next}} to proceed.
# [[File:Write an Article on Instructables Step 4.png|center|x480px]]Choose your region, date of birth and role. Use the provided forms to choose these. Click {{macbutton|Next}} to proceed.
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#[[File:Write an Article on Instructables Step 11.png|center|x480px]]
#[[File:Write an Article on Instructables Step 11.png|center|x480px]]
#[[File:Write an Article on Instructables Step 12.png|center|x480px]]
#[[File:Write an Article on Instructables Step 12.png|center|x480px]]
#[[File:Write an Article on Instructables Step 13.png|center|x480px]] Choose a license. On the dropdown, under the copyright license, select a license.
#[[File:Write an Article on Instructables Step 13.png|center|x480px]] Choose a license. On the dropdown, under "Copyright License", select a license. The default license is Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike, but you may select another license.
#[[File:Write an Article on Instructables Step 14.png|center|x480px]] Add keywords.
#[[File:Write an Article on Instructables Step 14.png|center|x480px]] Add keywords. Use the textfield below "Keywords (optional)" to enter the desired keywords. This is optional, but highly recommended for search engine optimisation (SEO).
#[[File:Write an Article on Instructables Step 15.png|center|x480px]] Choose a contest. This is optional, but can be useful if you want to win prizes.
#[[File:Write an Article on Instructables Step 15.png|center|x480px]] Choose a contest. This is optional, but can be useful if you want to win prizes.
#[[File:Write an Article on Instructables Step 16.png|center|x480px]] Click {{macbutton|Publish Now}}.
#[[File:Write an Article on Instructables Step 16.png|center|x480px]] Click {{macbutton|Publish Now}}.
#[[File:Write an Article on Instructables Step 17.png|center|x480px]] Finished! The Instructable article is now published. However, this may take a while for the article to be reviewed and published live.
#[[File:Write an Article on Instructables Step 17.png|center|x480px]] Finished! The Instructable article is now published. However, this may take a while for the article to be reviewed and published live.

Revision as of 20:15, 15 May 2025

Steps

Creating an Account

  1. Go to https://www.instructables.com. Enter this URL in the address bar and you'll be directed to the Instructables homepage.
  2. Click the Sign Up button. It's a yellow button at top-right corner. This wil be dircted to the sign up form.
  3. Click the Sign up with email. It's the yellow button near the bottom of the card.
    • Alternatively, you can sign up via Autodesk, Google or Facebook. To do this, click Continue with Autodesk, Continue with Google or Continue with Facebook, and follow the on-screen instructions.
  4. Choose your region, date of birth and role. Use the provided forms to choose these. Click Next to proceed.
  5. Enter your email address, userrname and password. Use the provided textfields to enter these. Perform a CAPTCHA check, agree to terms of service and privacy statement. Click Next to proceed.
  6. Verify your email address. Go to an email service and open the Instructables email you received. Click the orange Verify now! to verify your email address. This will open a new tab for verifying your email address.

Creating an Article

  1. Click the + New button. It's a yellow button to the left of avatar, at the top-right corner of screen.
  2. Select a title, cover image and category. Use the provided textfield to enter the title, and upload a cover image, then choose a category and channel.
    • The categories and channels are listed as follows:
      Circuits
      Apple, Arduino, Art, Assistive Tech, Audio, Cameras, Clocks, Computers, Electronics, Gadgets, Lasers, LEDs, Linux, Microcontrollers, Microsoft, Mobile, Raspberry Pi, Remote Control, Reuse, Robots, Sensors, Software, Soldering, Speakers, Tools, USB, Wearables, Websites, Wireless
      Workshop
      3D Design, 3D Printing, Cars, CNC, Electric Vehicles, Energy, Furniture, Home Improvement, Home Theater, Hydroponics, Knives, Laser Cutting, Lighting, Metalworking, Molds & Casting, Motorcycles, Organizing, Pallets, Repair, Science, Shelves, Solar, Tools, Woodworking, Workbenches
  3. Choose a license. On the dropdown, under "Copyright License", select a license. The default license is Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike, but you may select another license.
  4. Add keywords. Use the textfield below "Keywords (optional)" to enter the desired keywords. This is optional, but highly recommended for search engine optimisation (SEO).
  5. Choose a contest. This is optional, but can be useful if you want to win prizes.
  6. Click Publish Now.
  7. Finished! The Instructable article is now published. However, this may take a while for the article to be reviewed and published live.