Frequently Asked Questions

TechNum Project is an online community for developers to share knowledge, ask questions, and connect with other professionals in the field. Our platform focuses on web development, programming, and software engineering topics.

Whether you're a beginner looking for guidance or an experienced developer wanting to share your expertise, TechNum provides a space for meaningful discussions and learning opportunities.

Creating an account on TechNum is simple:

1. Click the "Register" button in the top-right corner
2. Fill out the registration form with your username, email, and password
3. Agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
4. Click "Create Account"
5. Verify your email address by clicking the link sent to your inbox

Once your email is verified, you can start posting, replying, and engaging with the community!

Yes, TechNum Project is completely free to use! All features including account creation, posting threads, replying to discussions, and searching for content are available at no cost.

We're committed to maintaining an open and accessible platform for all developers, regardless of experience level or background.

To create a new thread:

1. Make sure you're logged into your account
2. Navigate to the category where you want to post
3. Click the "New Thread" button
4. Enter a title for your thread
5. Write your post content in the editor
6. Add relevant tags to help others find your thread
7. Click "Post Thread" to publish

Try to make your thread title clear and descriptive so others can quickly understand what your post is about.

DevForum supports Markdown formatting to help you create well-structured and readable posts:

• For bold text, use **bold text**
• For italic text, use *italic text*
• For headers, use # Header 1, ## Header 2, etc.
• For links, use [link text](url)
• For code blocks, wrap your code in triple backticks with an optional language identifier

You can also use the formatting toolbar above the editor to apply these styles without having to remember the syntax.

We want TechNum to be a helpful and welcoming community. Please follow these guidelines:

• Be respectful to other members - no personal attacks or harassment
• Stay on topic and post in the appropriate categories
• Don't spam or post promotional content without permission
• Provide context and details when asking questions
• Use code formatting for code snippets to improve readability
• Search for existing threads before creating new ones on the same topic
• Credit sources when sharing content from elsewhere

Violations of these guidelines may result in content removal or account restrictions.

To change your profile picture:

1. Click on your username in the top-right corner
2. Select "Settings" from the dropdown menu
3. Go to the "Profile" tab
4. Click on the current profile picture or the upload icon
5. Select a new image from your device (JPG, PNG, or GIF format, max 2MB)
6. Crop the image if needed
7. Click "Save Changes"

Your new profile picture will appear across the forum wherever your user information is displayed.

If you've forgotten your password:

1. Click on "Log In" in the top-right corner
2. Click the "Forgot password?" link below the login form
3. Enter the email address associated with your account
4. Click "Reset Password"
5. Check your email for a password reset link (including spam/junk folders)
6. Click the link and follow the instructions to create a new password

Reset links expire after 24 hours for security reasons. If you don't receive the email or it expires, you can request another reset.

We're sorry to see you go! To delete your account:

1. Click on your username in the top-right corner
2. Select "Settings" from the dropdown menu
3. Go to the "Account" tab
4. Scroll to the bottom and click "Delete Account"
5. Enter your password to confirm
6. Optionally, provide feedback on why you're leaving
7. Click "Confirm Delete"

Please note that account deletion is permanent and cannot be undone. Your posts will remain on the forum but will be attributed to an anonymous user.