This page covers some steps to choose/login to an account, settings to apply, and so on.
If you see: | Then: |
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Various login methods: | Short version: For more information/detail, see the following section: |
No login methods, and the upper right corner shows a name (instead of "Login"): | No action needed - you should be able to post. By clicking your name in the corner, you can go into settings to configure several things, such as:
For more information/detail, as well as recommended settings, see the following section: |
Choosing a Login Method
If you're starting out, you'll see that there are several choices for logging in.
Explained:
Option | Notes | ||
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| If you had a previous Disqus account (e.g., from prior Forum, or just logging on a new computer), you can click this to login. | ||
| These let you use an existing account from one of these services.
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| This lets you create a new Disqus account (free, and advised). After clicking in the textbox, it will expand to allow you to enter your name/email/password. Enter these, then click the arrow to proceed. Note:
Because of this, it is useful to put your work email so you get notifications sent in your work inbox. |
Once you've established an account:
After that, you're free to comment!
By clicking your name in the corner and selecting Edit Settings, you can go into settings to configure several things, such as:
Example:
Recommended settings:
Section | Setting | Notes |
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Profile | Name | Use something different from your username. |
Email Notifications | Enable Emails | Leave this on (or check the box if not already) |
Digests/Replies | Couple options, depending on your preference:
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