Wikipedia:How to save an article nominated for deletion

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This page in a nutshell: Don't panic; discuss, familiarize yourself with the deletion process, and address the issues.

The following are the best ways to save an article that has been proposed for deletion.

When an article, especially one that you wrote or are otherwise attached to, is up for deletion, you may be upset or in shock. Your first thought may be "what do I do now?".

The first thing you should know is not to panic. Nothing is written in stone yet. You may still have the chance to save the article from deletion.