likwid/docs/user/getting-started.md

Getting Started with Likwid

Likwid is a modular governance platform for distributed organizations. This guide will help you get started as a participant.

Creating an Account

1. Navigate to your Likwid instance
2. Click Register in the top navigation
3. Fill in your details:
   • Username (unique identifier)
   • Email address
   • Display name (shown to others)
   • Password
4. If registration requires approval, your account will be pending until an admin approves it

Exploring Without an Account

Many Likwid instances allow public browsing:

• View communities and their descriptions
• Read proposals and their discussions
• See voting results and delegation networks
• Explore moderation logs

To participate (vote, comment, create proposals), you'll need an account.

Your First Steps

1. Browse Communities

Visit the Communities page to see available organizations. Each community has:

• A description of its purpose
• Active proposals
• Member list
• Governance settings

2. Join a Community

Click on a community to view its details, then click Join to become a member. Some communities may require approval.

3. Read Active Proposals

Before voting, read the full proposal text and deliberation history. Likwid encourages informed participation.

4. Participate

• Comment on proposals during the discussion phase
• Vote when voting opens
• Delegate your vote to trusted members (globally or within a community)

Understanding the Interface

Navigation

• Communities - Browse and join organizations
• Proposals - View all proposals across communities
• Dashboard - Your personalized activity feed (logged in)
• Settings - Account and notification preferences

Proposal Statuses

• Draft - Being written, not yet published
• Discussion - Open for comments and deliberation
• Voting - Voting is active
• Closed - Voting complete, decision made

Next Steps

• Learn about Communities
• Understand Voting Methods
• Explore Delegation