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You've got questions? We've got answers! Delphi Forums offers a series of Frequently Asked Question collections to help you get the most out of your membership. You can start out by checking our list of the Top 20 Frequently Asked Questions, or you can scroll down this page and find the FAQ collection dealing with the topic of interest to you.

The Top 20 (Very frequently asked questions)

Use these these links to jump directly to our "Top 20" questions. Clicking on any of these questions will take you to the answer on the page with the rest of the questions and answers for that topic. To return to this page at any time, use your browser's Back button or the FAQ Main Page link that appears on the right hand side of all pages within this FAQ.

  1. How do I change my Membername?
  2. Why doesn't my forum show up in a search on Delphi Forums?
  3. How do I sign up for a DelphiPlus membership?
  4. Can I edit messages?
  5. What are "flags"? How do I use them to designate Assistants and Chat moderators?
  6. How do I link my forum to my homepage, and vice-versa?
  7. How do I promote my forum?
  8. How do I send email to all members of my forum at once?
  9. I have a new email address. How do I change it on Delphi Forums?
  10. I invited someone to my private forum, but they can't get in. Why is that?
  11. Do people have to become members of Delphi in order to participate in my forum?
  12. I keep getting bounced back to the login screen whenever I click on something in my message board! Why?
  13. How do I transfer ownership of my forum to someone else?
  14. How do I delete my forum?
  15. How do I cancel my Delphi Forums account?
  16. I forgot my password. What do I do?
  17. How do I change the background color/image on my start page or Web page?
  18. How do I include graphics and links in my signature?
  19. What happens to my promotions after they are submitted?
  20. Where can I find a list of text commands that can be used in the chat rooms?

Forum Maintenance
A great resource for forum hosts, the Forum Maintenance FAQ explains how to get the most out of our full-featured communities technology.

Forum Promotion
Now that you've got a great forum, you'll want to tell the world! Learn how to use Delphi Forums' promotion system, list your forum with search engines, and more!

Navigation
The Navigation FAQ will help you find your way around Delphi Forums.

Registration
Who has to become a registered user and why? How does Delphi Forums use "cookies?" What do we do with the information you give us when you register? The answers are all here.

Account Maintenance
Get help with account maintenance chores like changing your password, changing your nickname and changing the email address your message notifications get sent to.

Search
Whether you're looking for a specific message in a forum, or looking across Delphi for a forum on a particular topic, we've got the search tools you need. These FAQs show you how to use them.

Chat
Get the most out of Delphi Forums chat rooms.

Message Board Management
From editing messages to managing folders, the Message Board Management FAQ is a must-read for hosts.

Publishing
You can add a personal touch to your forum by customizing your Start Page and Web page. The Publishing FAQ will show you how to set your forum apart.

Logging On
Having trouble using your membername and password? Lose your membership information? Can't get into the private forum you're sure you should be able to access? Help is but one click away!

DelphiPlus
Whether you're a DelphiPlus member or just interested in finding our more about DelphiPlus membership--this FAQ is for you!

DelphiExtra
Not ready for DelphiPlus? Consider DelphiExtra. Learn all about it here.

Personal Blogs
DelphiPlus members get a personal blog with advanced customization tools, along with support for trackbacks, permalinks, and more! This FAQ will help you get the most out of your blog.