# Getting Started **URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/c/getting-started/790.md [Latest](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/tags.md) --- ## [\[IMPORTANT\] Posting Guidelines](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/important-posting-guidelines/79166)
**Author:** [@Forum\_Administrator](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Forum_Administrator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2025, 2:14am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/important-posting-guidelines/79166 "2025-01-04T02:14:04Z")
General guidelines for posting are: maximum post length is 500 words (usually, less is more) maximum of 1 unaffiliated, offsite, no-follow link maximum of 1 image or short video review available Categories, and post to… --- ## [\[IMPORTANT\] Soliciting On This Site subjects you to Suspension](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/important-soliciting-on-this-site-subjects-you-to-suspension/26602)
**Author:** [@Forum\_Administrator](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Forum_Administrator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2018, 3:15pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/important-soliciting-on-this-site-subjects-you-to-suspension/26602 "2018-05-24T15:15:14Z")
We want people to participate and learn freely on The Mineral Rights Forum without being badgered about “helping you” by some who are more interested in clandestinely “sourcing you” as a business client . We observe the… --- ## [\[IMPORTANT\] How To Manage Your on-site Notifications (and emails about activity)](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/important-how-to-manage-your-on-site-notifications-and-emails-about-activity/26626)
**Author:** [@Forum\_Administrator](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Forum_Administrator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2018, 7:01pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/important-how-to-manage-your-on-site-notifications-and-emails-about-activity/26626 "2018-05-24T19:01:24Z")
This site has a robust notification system. You can (and should) affirmatively establish your notification settings as follows: Keeping up with an entire CATEGORY Categories are just that - information and content that… --- ## [User Experience Comments](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/user-experience-comments/81000)
**Author:** [@Chris\_Malone](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Chris_Malone)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 9:39pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/user-experience-comments/81000 "2026-03-10T21:39:03Z")
We’d love to hear from you — what’s been your experience with the forum so far? Any tips, feedback, or testimonial? Drop your thoughts below and let’s make The Mineral Rights Forum even better! --- ## [How to Create a Topic](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-create-a-topic/34572)
**Author:** [@Forum\_Administrator](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Forum_Administrator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2018, 7:12pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-create-a-topic/34572 "2018-10-03T19:12:45Z")
First take time to review the site by surfing around to discover how it is organized. You’re welcome to read site content without registering, but you must Sign Up (for free) prior to creating (or replying to) a Topic. … --- ## [Can I Edit or Delete my Posts](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/can-i-edit-or-delete-my-posts/79391)
**Author:** [@Forum\_Administrator](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Forum_Administrator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2025, 9:15pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/can-i-edit-or-delete-my-posts/79391 "2025-01-20T21:15:12Z")
You may delete (or edit) any post for up to 24 hrs. after it was posted. After 24 hrs., if you want to make additional or corrective statements, you’ll need to do this in an additional post. A forum of this nature wher… --- ## [How to Reset your Password](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-reset-your-password/77063)
**Author:** [@Forum\_Administrator](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Forum_Administrator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2024, 10:42pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-reset-your-password/77063 "2024-08-22T22:42:34Z")
To reset your Password: When logged out, see the blue link (I forgot my password) on the Login Page and follow the instructions. --- ## [Deactivation of an Account](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/deactivation-of-an-account/77242)
**Author:** [@Forum\_Administrator](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Forum_Administrator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2024, 4:00am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/deactivation-of-an-account/77242 "2024-05-01T04:00:00Z")
Users (usernames and associated name) are only able to be deactivated by forum Administration. This is done by our Anonymization process. This process establishes a completely random anonymous username with the content… --- ## [How to Log Out of your account](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-log-out-of-your-account/63296)
**Author:** [@Forum\_Administrator](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Forum_Administrator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2021, 1:03am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-log-out-of-your-account/63296 "2021-09-18T01:03:47Z")
Click on your avatar (circular shaped picture or letter) in the upper right corner. Click on the head & shoulder icon below it. Click Log Out. --- ## [How to edit (or erase) your Name that displays publicly](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-edit-or-erase-your-name-that-displays-publicly/63280)
**Author:** [@Forum\_Administrator](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Forum_Administrator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2021, 5:31pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-edit-or-erase-your-name-that-displays-publicly/63280 "2021-09-16T17:31:28Z")
Click on your avatar (circular shaped picture or letter) in the upper right corner. Click on the head & shoulder icon just below it. Click Preferences. Edit the Name field on this page. Click Save Changes. --- ## [How To Find people in my old "Groups"?](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-find-people-in-my-old-groups/26532)
**Author:** [@Forum\_Administrator](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Forum_Administrator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2018, 6:42pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-find-people-in-my-old-groups/26532 "2018-05-23T18:42:34Z")
While the old forum (pre-June 2018) had the concept of public “Wall Posts,” both for users and Groups, the new software platform does not use this Groups metaphor. Now, simply post a new Topic on your old group’s Categor… --- ## [Editing Your Personal Preferences settings](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/editing-your-personal-preferences-settings/30192)
**Author:** [@Forum\_Administrator](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Forum_Administrator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2018, 9:15pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/editing-your-personal-preferences-settings/30192 "2018-07-31T21:15:18Z")
Our site has many settings available for your personal adjustment. Adjust your personal preferences by navigating to your Preferences page (eg, click on your avatar, then go from there). On the left side of the page, y… --- ## [How to use the Quote feature](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-use-the-quote-feature/32847)
**Author:** [@Forum\_Administrator](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Forum_Administrator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2018, 3:01am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-use-the-quote-feature/32847 "2018-09-01T03:01:29Z")
This post is an instructional post for using the Quote feature. The grey box with M\_Barne’s Username and short sentence is a result of my highlighting the sentence, which produces a small grey box that says “Quote”. C… --- ## [How to insert an image or file in your post](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-insert-an-image-or-file-in-your-post/26509)
**Author:** [@Forum\_Administrator](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Forum_Administrator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2018, 4:45pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-insert-an-image-or-file-in-your-post/26509 "2018-05-23T16:45:13Z")
You can insert an image into a post by clicking the upload icon () in the editor. Only certain file types are allowed, but we think we’ve included all you’ll need. Also, if you have an image on your clipboard, you can p… --- ## [Can I send a Personal Message (aka PM)](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/can-i-send-a-personal-message-aka-pm/31213)
**Author:** [@Forum\_Administrator](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Forum_Administrator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2019, 5:00am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/can-i-send-a-personal-message-aka-pm/31213 "2019-04-24T05:00:00Z")
Personal Messages (PM’s) between regular members are not provided for on this sight. Regular members however may initiate or respond to a PM from a site Administrator. To initiate a Personal Message to an Administrator… --- ## [Initial Registration - Usernames, Names & Logos](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/initial-registration-usernames-names-logos/61490)
**Author:** [@Forum\_Administrator](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Forum_Administrator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2019, 5:00am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/initial-registration-usernames-names-logos/61490 "2019-04-16T05:00:00Z")
As a condition of creating or responding to a Post within the public facing forum, you must Sign Up, which involves creating a Username and a Name. This forum’s model is designed for person to person communication, as d… --- ## [How to edit your user Preferences](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-edit-your-user-preferences/46239)
**Author:** [@Forum\_Administrator](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Forum_Administrator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2019, 6:00am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-edit-your-user-preferences/46239 "2019-01-20T06:00:00Z")
Go here to edit your user preferences and edit items as needed.o Reminder: This is forum is designed to provide for person-to-person dialogue. As such, Usernames, Names, and Avatar’s are to be either personal or anony… --- ## [How to change your Username](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-change-your-username/31736)
**Author:** [@Forum\_Administrator](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Forum_Administrator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2018, 4:13pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/how-to-change-your-username/31736 "2018-08-14T16:13:43Z")
Your username can only be changed within a 3 day window after registration. New users can change their username within 3 days of registration at no charge. Even if changed within the 3 day window, old posts with mention… --- ## [What is a PM? (Personal - NOT Private - Message)](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-is-a-pm-personal-not-private-message/29632)
**Author:** [@Forum\_Administrator](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Forum_Administrator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2018, 9:42pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/what-is-a-pm-personal-not-private-message/29632 "2018-07-20T21:42:56Z")
A “PM” is a Personal Message, NOT A PRIVATE MESSAGE. PM’s are not provided for regular users. The PM feature is available only to those with administrative capacity. To send a PM, click on your avatar, then click on t…