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==Why can't I create a new article?== | ==Why can't I create a new article?== | ||
If you find yourself unable to create your desired article, it could be for one of three reasons: | If you find yourself unable to create your desired article, it could be for one of three reasons: | ||
*You must be an [[SW:AUTO| | *You must be an [[SW:AUTO|autoconfirmed]] user to create pages. | ||
*Sometimes, the [[SW:ADMIN|admins]] will have certain page | *Sometimes, the [[SW:ADMIN|admins]] will have certain page titles protected, preventing such articles from being created. The reason for this will vary, though it is commonly for pages that are repeatedly created and deleted. | ||
*The article already exists. | *The article already exists. | ||