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# Getting Started with Contributing
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Welcome to your first step in contributing to our website! This page will help you get set up with an account and understand what we're working with.
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## What is Git and Gitea?
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**Git** is a tool that helps people work together on projects by tracking changes to files. Think of it like "track changes" in Microsoft Word, but much more powerful.
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**Gitea** is a website that hosts Git projects, making it easy to share and collaborate. It's like Google Drive, but specifically designed for code and documentation projects.
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## Step 1: Create Your Account
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1. Go to **[git.albertademocracytaskforce.org](https://git.albertademocracytaskforce.org)**
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2. Click the "Sign Up" button (usually in the top right corner)
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3. Fill out the registration form with:
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- Username (choose something professional, you'll use this for contributions)
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- Email address
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- Password
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4. Click "Create Account"
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5. Check your email for a confirmation message and click the link
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## Step 2: Find Our Project
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1. Once logged in, use the search bar to find "Alberta Democracy Taskforce" or the specific repository name
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2. Click on the project to open it
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3. Bookmark this page - you'll be coming back often!
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## Step 3: Understand the Project Structure
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Our website's files are organized like this:
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- `mkdocs/docs/` - This is where all the website content lives
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- `*.md` files - These are "Markdown" files that contain the text you see on the website
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- Images and other files are in their own folders
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## What's Next?
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Now that you have an account, let's learn how to navigate around Gitea in the next section: [Navigating Gitea](navigating-gitea.md).
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## Video Tutorial
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*[Administrator: Add a video tutorial showing the account creation and project navigation process]*
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## Troubleshooting
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**Can't find the sign-up button?** Look for "Register" or "Join" instead.
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**Didn't receive a confirmation email?** Check your spam folder, or contact us for help.
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**Can't find our project?** Make sure you're logged in, and try searching for "democracy" or "taskforce".
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