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The '''Adopt-a-user''' program is designed to help new and inexperienced users by pairing them with more experienced [[Wikipedia:Wikipedians|Wikipedians]]. These editors (referred to as '''adopters''' or '''mentors''') will "adopt" newer users, guiding them along the way as they learn about Wikipedia and its various aspects.

The project aims to inform new users about the ins and outs of Wikipedia and steer them away from making [[Wikipedia:Avoiding common mistakes|less-than-constructive edits]] or misplaced test edits. Well over [[:Category:Wikipedians involved with Adopt-a-user| a thousand users have been involved]] in the program at one time or another.

So, if you're new or inexperienced and would like to:

*Ask questions about editing, [[Wikipedia:Contributing to Wikipedia|contributing to Wikipedia]] and creating [[Wikipedia:Your first article|your first article]]
*Learn to navigate processes and [[Wikipedia:Policies and guidelines|policies and guidelines]]
*Get help with [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Articles for Creation|article creation]] or [[Wikipedia:Upload|image uploads]] or any other activities on Wikipedia

. . .then an adopter should be able to help you. Adoption lasts as long as the adopter and adoptee want to continue, so you can stop any time if you feel you've learned enough, or you'd like to take a break.

If you are looking to [[Wikipedia:Contributing to Wikipedia|contribute to Wikipedia]] but do not intend to remain as an active user well after adoption, then this program is not for you. Adoption is for users who intend to be long-term contributors and members of the community, so if you are simply here to create one article, see [[Wikipedia:Your first article|this page for help]] and <u>do not request adoption</u>.

Users who don't want adopting – but who do need help with one-off problems – might like to consider whether the [[Wikipedia:Teahouse/Questions|Teahouse question forum]], the [[Wikipedia:Help desk|Help desk]], or a {{tl|Help me}} request might be better ways to get quick answers.

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===Participation===

Being adopted is easy and fun. Why not select an adopter from the [[Wikipedia:Adopt-a-user/Adoptee's Area/Adopters|list of adopters]] and contact them directly to request adoption? If you choose an adopter who shares your interests, they will be more able to assist you while you learn under their tutelage.

<center>[[Wikipedia:Adopt-a-user/Adoptee's Area/Adopters|<span style="font-size:x-large;">'''View the list of adopters!'''</span>]]<br /></center>

Alternatively, you can simply edit [[Special:Mypage|your user page]], add the following text, '''<nowiki>{{subst:dated|adoptme}}</nowiki>''' and then Publish the page. This will put you on a list of potential adoptees and display the following userbox on your page:

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{{userbox|#49531F|#B6AE7F|[[Image:Presa de decissions.png|40px]]|'''This user seeks [[Wikipedia:Adopt-a-User|adoption]] by an experienced editor.''' (Users [[Wikipedia:Adopt-a-user/Adoptee's Area/Adopters|offering adoption]])'''}}</div></center>
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However, as with many areas of Wikipedia, a pro-active approach is far more likely to get you adopted. Just leaving the adoption request on your userpage could result in a long delay before your request is noticed or answered. For more information, visit the [[Wikipedia:Adopt-a-user/Adoptee's Area|Adoptee's Area]] and the [[Wikipedia talk:Adopt-a-user|Adopt-a-user talk page]]. (If you are interested in becoming an Adopter yourself, please visit the [[Wikipedia:Adopt-a-user/Adopter's Area|Adopter's Area]].)

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===Is adoption right for you?===
Adoption needs a commitment from you! You are expected to stick around, practice and learn to work with others, and demonstrate a willingness to contribute across a broad range of Wikipedia activities. Adoption isn't for getting short-term assistance with a particular problem. There are other help forums for that.

If you're new or inexperienced and would like a single point of contact to:
*Guide you through understanding our key [[Wikipedia:Policies and guidelines|policies and 'how to' guidelines]]
*Discuss a range of questions about editing, [[Wikipedia:Contributing to Wikipedia|contributing to Wikipedia]] and possibly create [[Wikipedia:Your first article|your first article]]
*Receive guidance on interacting with other editors, [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Articles for Creation|article creation]], [[Wikipedia:Upload|image uploads]] and a host of other activities on Wikipedia, like help out by preventing-vandalism or doing routine maintenance tasks
...then finding an Adopter could be just the thing for you!

Whilst many adopters take a structured, step-by-step approach to guiding new editors through the various elements of working on Wikipedia, others are more informal. They may prefer to simply steer you through key areas you're having difficulty with, and answer questions when you encounter problems.

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