Wikipedia:Guidance for younger editors

This is an essay.

It contains the advice or opinions of one or more Wikipedia contributors. This page is not an encyclopedia article, nor is it one of Wikipedia's policies or guidelines, as it has not been thoroughly vetted by the community. Some essays represent widespread norms; others only represent minority viewpoints.

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Never give out any personal information (e.g. name, age, location, school, IP address etc.) on the Internet – even to people that you think you know in real life.

If you suspect a minor has posted their personal information on Wikipedia, use Wikipedia:Requests for oversight.

This page in a nutshell: Welcome to Wikipedia!

Ask others for help!
Never give out your personal information to anyone.
Never tell anyone about your real life.
Be nice to others.

Did you know you can edit Wikipedia? You don't have to be a certain age to edit! All you have to do is to follow some rules. The most important thing is to write good accurate information, add reliable sources, and work nicely with others. Here are some helpful tips for editing Wikipedia.

Adults can read Wikipedia:Advice for parents as well.