GameFAQs Help: Getting Started
What do I need to do in order to be able to contribute to GameFAQs?
In order to contribute, all you need is an active GameFAQs account. All that's required to get one is a working e-mail address, and as soon as you confirm that address, you'll immediately be able to visit Contributor Central and start sending in contributions.
Do I need to register separately as a contributor?
No; separate registration is no longer required. Your GameFAQs account (also used for the message boards) is all you need.
My message board account was banned, do I need to create a new contributor name as well?
No. You can register any existing contributor name with any message board account, and your existing contributor account can always be re-named, so there's no need to create a new identity as a contributor. If you want to change your contributor name or other information to match your new account, just use the form at Contributor Central once you've registered it.
How can I change my contributor name or make other changes to my contributor page?
Once you've had your first contribution posted (but not before), you can visit Contributor Central and use the Update Contributor Information form. From there, you can change your displayed information, link and unlink message board accounts, and even merge contributor accounts together.
Why do I have to register in order to contribute?
Registration allows GameFAQs to track each contributor separately, eliminating confusion between similarly-named contributors and preventing impersonation of popular contributors, both of which have happened several times in the past. Also, if you're only interested in contributing FAQs and don't want to use the online HTTP submission form, registration is not necessary, although it is still highly recommended.
I have multiple contributor names listed on the site; how can I combine them into one?
Visit Contributor Central and use the Update Contributor Information form. The accounts will be compared to ensure that the same person is indeed in control of both accounts, and assuming there's no problems, they should be merged fairly quickly.
How can I see the status of something I've contributed to GameFAQs?
Go to Contributor Central, then visit the Your Contribution Status page. From there, you'll see the status of your last 7 days of contributions, and you can also change the number of days to view using the form at the bottom of the page.
How can I remove a contribution I have posted on GameFAQs?
From Contributor Central, simply visit the Request Contribution Removal form. Note that you can only remove your own original work contributions; cheats, game data, and game credits are factual and may not be removed (unless they contain incorrect information).
