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# Getting Started with Likwid
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Likwid is a modular governance platform for distributed organizations. This guide will help you get started as a participant.
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## Creating an Account
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1. Navigate to your Likwid instance
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2. Click **Register** in the top navigation
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3. Fill in your details:
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- Username (unique identifier)
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- Email address
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- Display name (shown to others)
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- Password
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4. Verify your email if required by the instance
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## Exploring Without an Account
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Many Likwid instances allow public browsing:
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- View communities and their descriptions
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- Read proposals and their discussions
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- See voting results and delegation networks
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- Explore moderation logs
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To participate (vote, comment, create proposals), you'll need an account.
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## Your First Steps
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### 1. Browse Communities
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Visit the **Communities** page to see available organizations. Each community has:
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- A description of its purpose
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- Active proposals
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- Member list
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- Governance settings
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### 2. Join a Community
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Click on a community to view its details, then click **Join** to become a member. Some communities may require approval.
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### 3. Read Active Proposals
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Before voting, read the full proposal text and deliberation history. Likwid encourages informed participation.
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### 4. Participate
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- **Comment** on proposals during the discussion phase
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- **Vote** when voting opens
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- **Delegate** your vote to trusted members (globally or within a community)
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## Understanding the Interface
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### Navigation
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- **Communities** - Browse and join organizations
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- **Proposals** - View all proposals across communities
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- **Dashboard** - Your personalized activity feed (logged in)
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- **Settings** - Account and notification preferences
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### Proposal Statuses
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- **Draft** - Being written, not yet published
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- **Discussion** - Open for comments and deliberation
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- **Voting** - Voting is active
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- **Closed** - Voting complete, decision made
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## Next Steps
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- Learn about [Communities](communities.md)
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- Understand [Voting Methods](voting.md)
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- Explore [Delegation](delegation.md)
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