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WikiAdmin at 16:44, 27 April 2021

2021-04-27T16:44:57Z

WikiAdmin at 04:29, 26 September 2019

2019-09-26T04:29:26Z

WikiAdmin: updating to reflect new OCNA website configuration

2019-09-26T03:23:51Z

updating to reflect new OCNA website configuration

WikiAdmin at 23:40, 25 September 2019

2019-09-25T23:40:11Z

WikiAdmin: /* Step 1: Register for a free Opencaching North America account. */

2013-07-16T15:37:58Z

‎Step 1: Register for a free Opencaching North America account.

Ijeep: /* Step 5: Go online and share your experiences at OC.US. */

2013-05-30T18:32:54Z

‎Step 5: Go online and share your experiences at OC.US.

Ijeep: /* Step 2: Select geocaches to hunt. */

2013-05-30T18:32:35Z

‎Step 2: Select geocaches to hunt.

Ijeep: /* Step 1: Register for a free Opencaching North America account. */

2013-05-30T18:32:06Z

‎Step 1: Register for a free Opencaching North America account.

Ijeep: /* Online resources */

2013-05-30T18:27:03Z

‎Online resources

Ijeep: /* Step 1: Register for a free Opencaching US account. */

2013-05-30T18:26:08Z

‎Step 1: Register for a free Opencaching US account.

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 [[File:NewRegisterScreen.png|right|400px|thumb|OC.US Registration]]
 === Step 1: Register for a free OpenCaching North America account. ===
-# Visit OC NA registration form ([http://www.opencaching.us/register.php here]).
+# Visit OCNA registration form ([http://www.opencaching.us/register.php here]).
 # Enter a '''username''' that does not already exist on OCNA. When selecting a username, keep in mind that you will be signing this name in the logs of caches you find. It will also be your pseudonym in the caching community (sometimes called a "trail name"). If the name you chose already exists, the system will ask you to try again.
 # Enter your '''email address''' (an account activation email will be sent to this address when you complete the registration form).
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 === Step 2: Select [[wikipedia:geocache|geocaches]] to hunt. ===
 # Click [https://www.opencaching.us/search.php|'''Search for a cache'''] on the sidebar at [http://opencaching.us/ OCNA].
-# Select the [[cache parameters]] for your search. For most user's, the default should be ok.
+# Select the [[cache parameters]] for your search. For most users, the default should be ok.
 # Scroll down to the search method you wish to use and choose whether to show the results on a map.
-#* '''by Geocache Name''': Find a cache by it's name.
+#* '''by Geocache Name''': Find a cache by its name.
 #* '''by Distance''': Select a search radius around the coordinates entered.
 #* '''by City''': List all of the caches in the selected city that match the search parameters. ''''Currently search by State does not work''''
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 #* '''by Cache Owner''': Find caches hidden by a specific OCNA member.
 #* '''by Finder''': Find caches found by a specific OCNA member (note that by default only active caches are shown and caches that you own are hidden.
 # Click the '''Search''' for the chosen method to get your results.

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-[[File:RegisterScreen.png|right|400px|thumb|OC.US Registration]]
+[[File:NewRegisterScreen.png|right|400px|thumb|OC.US Registration]]
 === Step 1: Register for a free OpenCaching North America account. ===
 # Visit OC NA registration form ([http://www.opencaching.us/register.php here]).
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 === Step 2: Select [[wikipedia:geocache|geocaches]] to hunt. ===
-# Click '''Seek A Geocache''' on the sidebar at [http://opencaching.us/ OCNA].
+# Click [https://www.opencaching.us/search.php|'''Search for a cache'''] on the sidebar at [http://opencaching.us/ OCNA].
 # Select the [[cache parameters]] for your search. For most user's, the default should be ok.
 # Scroll down to the search method you wish to use and choose whether to show the results on a map.
-#* '''by Zipcode''': Select a search radius around the zipcode entered. '''Currently search by Zipcode does not work'''
+#* '''by Geocache Name''': Find a cache by it's name.
 #* '''by Distance''': Select a search radius around the coordinates entered.
-#* '''by Geocache Name''': Find a cache by it's name.
+#* '''by City''': List all of the caches in the selected city that match the search parameters. ''''Currently search by State does not work''''
 #* '''by Text''': Find a cache with the specified text in the name, description, logs, and/or pictures.
-#* '''by Geocache Owner''': Find caches hidden by a specific OC.US member.
+#* '''by Cache Owner''': Find caches hidden by a specific OCNA member.
-#* '''for Logs''': Find logs written by a specific OC NA member.
+#* '''by Finder''': Find caches found by a specific OCNA member (note that by default only active caches are shown and caches that you own are hidden.
 # Click the '''Search''' for the chosen method to get your results.
 === Step 3: Prepare your gear ===
 # Enter the coordinates into your [[wikipedia:GPS_navigation_device|GPS Receiver]] or software ([http://www.gsak.net GSAK], etc.)
 # Pack appropriately for your adventure (rain gear, water, map & compass, first-aid, etc.)
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 === Step 5: Go online and share your experiences at [http://www.opencaching.us OC NA]. ===
 # Visit the online page for the cache you found.
-# Click the '''New Log Entry''' tab at the top of the page.
+# Click the '''Post New Log ''' button at the top of the page.
 # Select the type of log.
 # Change the date and time of your entry if you wish.
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 * Mark your vehicle as a [[wikipedia:waypoint|waypoint]] so you can easily get back to it!
 * Leave the geocache just as you found it.
-* Make sure the public (aka [[wikipedia:muggles#Later_usages|muggles]]) doesn't see you retrieve or hide the cache.
+* Make sure the public (aka [[wikipedia:muggles#Other_usages|muggles]]) doesn't see you retrieve or hide the cache.
 * Be safe... watch for critters, snakes, bugs, sharp objects, dangerous areas, etc.
 * Be sure to carry extra batteries, water to drink, etc.
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 == Online resources ==
 * Read and follow the [http://www.geocreed.info Geocacher's Creed]
-* Learn about all things caching at the [http://www.geocacher-u.com Geocacher's University]
+* Learn some of the history behind Geocaching and tips at [https://adventure.howstuffworks.com/outdoor-activities/hiking/geocaching.htm How Geocaching Works] on howstuffworks.com
 * Be sure to check out the  [http://forum.opencaching.us Opencaching North America forums].
 [[Category: Help]]

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 === Step 1: Register for a free OpenCaching North America account. ===
 # Visit OC NA registration form ([http://www.opencaching.us/register.php here]).
-# Enter a '''username''' that does not already exist on OCNA. When selecting a username, keep in mind that you will be signing this name in the logs of caches you find. It will also be your pseudonym in the caching community. If the name you chose already exists, the system will ask you to try again. If you receive the error message ''Invalid Username'', check that it meets the following rules:
+# Enter a '''username''' that does not already exist on OCNA. When selecting a username, keep in mind that you will be signing this name in the logs of caches you find. It will also be your pseudonym in the caching community (sometimes called a "trail name"). If the name you chose already exists, the system will ask you to try again.
 # Enter your '''email address''' (an account activation email will be sent to this address when you complete the registration form).
-# Enter a '''password''' in the password field. Enter it again in the '''confirm password''' field.
+# Create a password. The password must be '''at least 6 characters long''' and contain '''at least two of the following''': lowercase letters, uppercase letters, numbers, special characters (!%&@#$^*?_~).
 # Read the [[Terms of Use]] and check the acknowledgment box.
-# Click the '''Register''' button.
+# Click the '''Sign Up''' button (this button is not available until the above conditions have been satisfied).
 # Check your email for an account activation email and click the link provided to activate your account. Look in your spam folder as sometimes it ends up there. If you don't receive it within 30 minutes, please notify octeam (at) opencaching.us

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 === Step 1: Register for a free OpenCaching North America account. ===
 # Visit OC NA registration form ([http://www.opencaching.us/register.php here]).
-# Enter a '''username''' that does not already exist on OC NA. When selecting a username, keep in mind that you will be signing this name in the logs of caches you find. It will also be your pseudonym in the caching community. If the name you chose already exists, the system will ask you to try again. If you receive the error message ''Invalid Username'', check that it meets the following rules:
+# Enter a '''username''' that does not already exist on OCNA. When selecting a username, keep in mind that you will be signing this name in the logs of caches you find. It will also be your pseudonym in the caching community. If the name you chose already exists, the system will ask you to try again. If you receive the error message ''Invalid Username'', check that it meets the following rules:
-#* It may start with a letter, number ot the following symbols: . _ – = ) ( \ / * + ~ #
+#* It may start with a letter, number or the following symbols: . _ – = ) ( \ / * + ~ #
 #* It must be between 2 to 30 characters long
 #* It can contain uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, blank space, or any of the following symbols: . _ – = ) ( \ / * + ~ #
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 === Step 2: Select [[wikipedia:geocache|geocaches]] to hunt. ===
-# Click '''Seek A Geocache''' on the sidebar at [http://opencaching.us/ OC NA].
+# Click '''Seek A Geocache''' on the sidebar at [http://opencaching.us/ OCNA].
 # Select the [[cache parameters]] for your search. For most user's, the default should be ok.
 # Scroll down to the search method you wish to use and choose whether to show the results on a map.
-#* '''by Zipcode''': Select a search radius around the zipcode entered.
+#* '''by Zipcode''': Select a search radius around the zipcode entered. '''Currently search by Zipcode does not work'''
-#* '''by State''': List all of the caches in the selected state that match the search parameters.
+#* '''by State''': List all of the caches in the selected state that match the search parameters. '''Currently search by State does not work'''
 #* '''by Distance''': Select a search radius around the coordinates entered.
 #* '''by Geocache Name''': Find a cache by it's name.

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 [[File:RegisterScreen.png|right|400px|thumb|OC.US Registration]]
-=== Step 1: Register for a free Opencaching North America account. ===
+=== Step 1: Register for a free OpenCaching North America account. ===
 # Visit OC NA registration form ([http://www.opencaching.us/register.php here]).
 # Enter a '''username''' that does not already exist on OC NA. When selecting a username, keep in mind that you will be signing this name in the logs of caches you find. It will also be your pseudonym in the caching community. If the name you chose already exists, the system will ask you to try again. If you receive the error message ''Invalid Username'', check that it meets the following rules:

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 [[File:PostLog.png|right|400px|thumb|Share your fun!]]
-=== Step 5: Go online and share your experiences at [http://www.opencaching.us OC.US]. ===
+=== Step 5: Go online and share your experiences at [http://www.opencaching.us OC NA]. ===
 # Visit the online page for the cache you found.
 # Click the '''New Log Entry''' tab at the top of the page.
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 :'''Feel free to ask questions!'''
 : '''Any question, no matter how simple or strange, is OK to ask.'''
 == Helpful hints ==