Merida Insider, the Information Source for Merida, Yucatan

Registering brings lots of benefits. However it isn't very clear how to begin. Hence this little note.

The Login box appears at the top right of this page (the home page at www.meridainsider.com) only if we don't recognize you.

If you have ALREADY signed up and you still see the Login box, you just need to log in. Type in your nickname and the password you chose. You also may be required to copy the security code from the gridded box. This little exercise is there to prevent computer robots from gaining access to our site. Some of those robots gather email addresses for spam lists. Only humans can read our security code and register. No robots allowed!

If you are brand new and want to become a member, you need to click on the text link BELOW the login boxes, where it says "create one". This brings up a User Registration Page for providing your information.

We need a nickname you want to use. You can use your real name if you wish, but many of you prefer anonymity. The name must have no spaces in it. If you want to separate words in your nickname, use the underline _ to do so. For example, "merida insider" is illegal but "merida_insider" is OK. Skip the quotes when you type in your choice.

Next we need your email address. Why? So we can verify that you are signing up as yourself and not some fraud. It also allows other members to send you email (without disclosing your address to them) if you consent. We do not rent, sell, or otherwise share the email addresses of our members with any outsiders. EVER!

Now pick a password you can easily remember. Your password must be at least 5 characters long and may be as long as 12. It can contain underlines, numbers, even punctuation, and of course letters (uppercase and lowercase). Again no spaces allowed. I personally recommend passwords using the initials of a phrase that means something to you. For example, "Cousin Louie got married on August 16" might produce "CLgmoA16". Passwords and usernames are case sensitive; that is, they must be typed the same way every time they are entered. I_am_a_gringo is not the same as i_am_a_gringo or I_AM_A_GRINGO. These are three DIFFERENT passwords.

Now type in the security code shown in the gridded box. See above for the reasoning behind this.

Click on the New User button.

A message imforming you that you will be receiving an email should pop up (see why we needed that email address?). It is sent out almost immediately, so go check your email box. The message will state that someone has entered your email address while registering at Merida Insider. It also provides your nickname and password. You might want to save this email somewhere. Next, the message tells you to activate your account by clicking on the link provided. Do it right away. The offer is only good for 24 hours. After that time you must start all over. Once you activate it by clicking on the link, your user account will be recorded and you become a full member. Go log in! Welcome aboard!

If you encounter anything not discussed here, please contact me at:

webmaster@meridainsider.com.

Good luck! Thousands have already registered. You can do it too.