The User Control Panel

Please note Not all users have access to all features. If something isn't there for you that you think should be - then please post in our Bugs & Suggestions forum. Thank you!

Reminder

The UCP has a number of areas. This is the terminology that this guide uses:

There are four areas / parts to the UCP.

I've colour - coded them for ease of access.

Tabs - these are across the top ~ these tell you the different topics in the UCP. Click on a tab to see it's sections and content.
Sections - these are down the left hand side ~ these tell you the sub-topics in each tab. Clicking a section shows you the section content.
Content - this is in the center of the screen ~ this is where you amend your UCP, making the choices for how things look and put information in.
Information - this is at the bottom of the screen. ~ this is all about you and never changes, no matter what tab or section of the UCP you are in.

Tabs, Sections & Content in the UCP

Overview

The first tab of the UCP is the "Overview" tab. It has the following sections and functionality:

Section	Content	Function
Front Page	The threads which automatically appear at the top of every forum.	To give you access to global announcement threads
Manage Subscriptions	A list of the forums and threads you are subscribed to.	You can mark individual forums / threads and unsubscribe from them (click "Unwatched Marked" down the bottom. You can go to any thread on your subscribed thread list. You can click on the profile of any member listed in your subscribed threads list
Manage Bookmarks	A list of threads you have bookmarked.	You can mark individual threads and remove them from your bookmarks (Select them thread, then click "Remove Marked Bookmarks" down the bottom. You can go to any thread on your bookmarked list. You can click on the profile of any member listed in your bookmarked list
Manage Drafts	In this section you can view, edit and / or delete your saved drafts. Note - this is not your quick draft, only the drafts you have saved by clicking "Save Draft" in the post. The contents are a list of all drafts you have saved.	You can mark individual drafts and delete them (Select them thread, then click "Delete Marked" down the bottom. You can load your draft into the posting area - this loads it in to the thread it's associated with. You can view / edit the draft - this allows you to edit it without loading it into the posting area.
Manage Attachments	This allows you to see a list of every attachment you've put on the boards (please note, many account types do not have access to attachments).	You can mark individual attachments and delete them (Select the attachment, then click "Delete Marked" down the bottom. You can view your attachments in a list
Manage Notifications	This allows you to view all of your previously received notifications (when you get a little number next to the bell in the top menu bar).	You can mark individual notifications and mark them as read. You can mark all notifications as read

Profile

The second tab of the UCP is the "Profile" tab. It has the following sections and functionality:

Edit Profile

The Edit Profile Section has the following content (please note that for anything you enter here to take effect, you have to press "Submit" at the bottom).

Content Heading	Function	Options
Special Title	Create a small title (maximum 8 characters) next to your username in superscript (optional)	Enter the Special Title you have chosen in the box Choose the colour of your Special Title (either via the colour picker or by putting in the hex code
Special Title Colour	Create a small title (maximum 8 characters) next to your username in superscript (optional)	Choose the colour of your Special Title (either via the colour picker or by putting in the hex code
BIrthday	Allows your birthday to be displayed on the Portal on the appropriate date (optional)	Put in the date of your birthday Put in the year of your birthday (optional - will display your age on the portal)
Race	This is a required field and you must choose your PC race.(mandatory)	Put in your PCs race (will display under your avatar in posts)
Profession	Allows your PCs profession to be displayed beneath their avatar on posts if this field is filled in. (optional).	Put in your PCs profession (will display under your avatar in posts if this field is filled in)
Renown	Here, you must enter your current Renown. This must be kept up to date. (mandatory).	Put in your PCs renown (will display under your avatar in posts)
Character Sheet	This is a required field. Put the url link to your Character Sheet (CS) (mandatory)	Link to your Character Sheet (will display under your avatar in posts)
Character Wiki	This is a required field. Put the url link to your Character Wiki here. (mandatory)	Link to your Character Sheet (will display under your avatar in posts)
Plot Notes	Allows your Plot Notes (stored in this forum ) to be displayed beneath your PCs avatar on posts if this field is filled in (optional)	Link to your Plot Notes (will display under your avatar in posts)
Partner	Allows the link to your Partner's information to be displayed beneath your PCs avatar on posts if this field is filled in (optional)	Link to your Partner's information (will display under your avatar in posts)
Personal Journal	Allows your Personal Journal (stored in this forum ) to be displayed beneath your PCs avatar on posts if this field is filled in (optional)	Link to your Personal Journal (will display under your avatar in posts)
Templates	Allows your Templates Thread (stored in this forum ) to be displayed beneath your PCs avatar on posts if this field is filled in (optional) Please note you could also put your thread from this forum in there - but this is available to you on every post. See Templates above for clarity)	Link to your Template Thread (will display under your avatar in posts)
Letters	Allows your Letters Thread (stored in this forum ) to be displayed beneath your PCs avatar on posts if this field is filled in (optional)	Link to your Letters Thread (will display under your avatar in posts)
Point Bank Thread	Allows your Point Bank Thread (stored in a forum only staff can see ) to be displayed beneath your PCs avatar on posts if this field is filled in. If you take part in / claim any Point Bank Points, this thread will be created and you must display this thread on all your accounts.	Link to your Point Bank Thread (will display under your avatar in posts)
Colour Scheme	Allows you to choose Light Theme or Dark Theme for how you view the site. This is a choice specific to each account.	Toggle between Light and Dark theme.
Storybook Thread	Allows your Storybook Thread (stored in this forum ) to be displayed beneath your PCs avatar on posts if this field is filled in (optional)	Link to your Storybook Thread (will display under your avatar in posts)
Wealth Tier	Here, you must enter your current Wealth Tier This must be kept up to date. (mandatory).	Put in your PCs Wealth Tier (will display under your avatar in posts)
Quick Links 1 - 10	These are optional fields which you can fill in. Putting a link in "QuickLinkOne" and naming it in "Quick Link 1 Title" will cause this to be a link in your "My Links" on the top menu bar. These are optional and for your convenience.	Add personal links to your "My Links" list.

Edit Signature

The Edit Signature Section has the same interface as a regular post. Here, you can create a signature for your account. Please note that the [style= commands don't work here. See the Guide to BB Code for more information on code. You can preview your signature, but until and unless you press "Submit" it is not final.

Edit Avatar

The Edit Avatar Section allows you to have a custom avatar for your account. The image must be no larger than 200 x 200 px.
It asks you to "Select Your Avatar"
The only option in Avatar Type is Upload Avatar. This allows you to upload an avatar from your machine. Click on "Choose File" - choose the file you wish to use, and then press submit. You can press "Preview" if you want to preview your avatar.

Edit Account Settings

The Edit Account Settings Section has the following content (please note that for anything you enter here to take effect, you have to press "Submit" at the bottom).

Username - this simply shows your username. You can not change your username from here. If you wish to change your username, this must be done via the PSF.
Email Address - this is the email address which you have connected to your account. You can edit this. ₁
New Password - this is where you would put a new password if you wish to change your password. You have to confirm this in the "Confirm Password" field below. ₁

Note
₁: For these two functions to work, you must enter your current / existing password in the "Current Password" field.

Manage Remember Me Login Keys

The Manage "Remember Me" Login Keys Section has the following content:

1. A list of all the isp addresses you have clicked "Remember Me" when you log in from.

You can select particular ISP addresses and delete them. This will delete the "Remember Me" Login Key and the device will not remember you next time you log in from it.

Manage Profile Flair

The Manage Profile Flair Section has the following content:

A list of all the Profile Flair (medals) you have been awarded. These appear in the following sections:

Featured
Contribution
Milestones
RP Medals
Staff
Miscellaneous
Events

You can not change the order in which the different sections above appear but if you click on the little square next to a specific medal, then it will appear at the top of that section.

Board Preferences

The Board Preferences Settings Section has the following content (please note that for anything you enter here to take effect, you have to press "Submit" at the bottom).

Section	Content
Edit Global Settings	Here, you can: Determine how people can contact you Set your timezone and date settings Toggle whether you wish to hide your online status or not
Edit Posting Defaults	This section is split into 5 topics Image Display Options Here, you choose how you wish to deal with different types of image. Please note: these settings apply to all posts for you. Topic Display Options Here, you can choose how you display lists of topics. Please note these settings apply to the whole site for this account. Post Display Options Here, you can choose how you display lists of posts. Please note these settings apply to the whole site for this account. Recent Topic Display Options. Here, you can choose how - and if - you see the "Recent Topics" on the index page ( <a href="/index.php" class="postlink"> here</a> ) You can decide where you see it, if you see it, how many posts, etc. Please note these settings apply to this account oly.
Edit Notification Options	This section contains a list of items which you could be notified of. You can set here whether you wish to be notified on site (in the top right hand corner of your top menu) or by email. If neither of these are ticked for an item, you will not receive a notification for it.
Auto Drafts	This section is where you can choose your settings for Auto Drafts. The Auto Drafts save your post as you are writing. You can set the following here: The time interval between saves The time before the auto draft is deleted Whether you wish to automatically load the last draft when you open a reply Whether drafts are deleted when a reply is submitted. It also lists the number of current drafts and allows you to "Delete All Drafts"

Private Messages

The Private Messages Section takes you to your Private Message Inbox.

The left hand menu here allows you to compose a new message or to check your Inbox, Sent Items (items which you have sent and have been read by at least one of the recipients) and your Outbox (items which you have sent but have not yet been opened / read).

Usergroups

The Usergroups Section displays the usergroups you are in. It also shows you the usergroups across the site and gives you the option to join a group if you are eligible to do so.

Friends & Foes

The Friends & Foes Section has the following content (please note that for anything you enter here to take effect, you have to press "Submit" at the bottom).

Section	Content
Manage Friends	Here you can add "friends". The posts and content from people identified as your friends are highlighted and given priority for you.
Manage Foes	Here you can add "foes". Foes are users which will be ignored by default. Posts by these users will not be fully visible - this setting is one which should be very cautiously used . Private messages from foes are still permitted. Please note that you cannot ignore moderators or administrators.

Linked Accounts

The Linked Accounts Section has the following content (please note that for anything you enter here to take effect, you have to press "Submit" at the bottom).

Section	Content
Account Management	This gives you a list of accounts linked to the current account.
Account Linking	Here you can link your current account to another account of yours. You will need to put in the username and password of the account you wish to link to and your current password.

Gallery

When you first visit this tab - you have the chance to "Create Personal Album". This is your personal album for Standing Trials.
Once you have created your personal album - there is the following content.

Section	Content
Manage Personal Albums	This allows you to create subalbums of your personal album, for organisation. At the top of your subalbums, you can Edit existing subalbums, Delete existing subalbums, Go To a subalbum to see existing images, or Upload an image to the current subalbum.
Manage Subscriptions	This shows you images and subalbums you are subscribed to. You can select from this link to stop watching.
Personal Settings	This allows you to set default actions such as subscribing to your own images and allowing (or disallowing) comments on your images.

Character

TheCharacter Section is the record-keeping section of your UCP. It holds information in a dynamic fashion which is updated as you are given rewards.

For a comprehensive guide, see A Guide to the UCP CS on the wiki.

Useful Links

If you're not sure on how to use the wiki this page shows you how.
The left-hand menu is your easy navigation tool.
Or you can always go back to the Contents page.

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