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Before signing up for a shell account at Blinkenshell make sure that you fully understand what you can and cannot use this service for. Read through the [[Start|start page]], the [[Info|info pages]] and the [[Info/Rules|rules]] especially.
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If you are interested in a paid service you can register for a [[Info/Supporter|Supporter account]]. You do not need to complete the signup process to get a supporter account account. You do however still have to follow the rules or your paid account will be disabled just the same. Therefore it might be a good idea to at least complete the quiz. Before you sign up:
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== Requirements ==
Do not continue the signup process unless you are sure you understand these basic requirements to get an account.		  1. Make sure you understand what you can and cannot use this service for. Read through the [[Start|start page]] and the [[Info/Rules|rules]] especially.
 1. You have to be active in the [[Info/IRC|chat]] to get your account activated. We are looking for users who are going to hang around, not just log in once and disappear.
 1. You will either have to receive an SMS '''or''' make a minimal (0.01$) PayPal ("verified" account) transfer. This is to ensure you are a real person and not just an alias you use for hacking sites on the Internet.
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 * '''You have to be active in the [[Info/IRC|chat]]''' to get your account activated. We are looking for users who are going to hang around, not just log in once and disappear.
 * You will need a valid email address.
 * You will also need some way of ensuring us of that you are a real person, not just an alias you use for hacking sites on the Internet. This means you will either have to '''receive an SMS ''or''''' making a small (0.01$) '''PayPal ("verified" account) transfer'''.		 == Signup process ==
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'''Note:''' The SMS gateway service Blinkenshell is using for sending activation codes is currently having some problems sending messages to some US networks. (2010-04-29) To get a free account at Blinkenshell you must complete the five steps of our signup process. You do this by running a special signup program on the shell server. It will take atleast 24 hours before your account is activated. The long signup procedure is intended to discourage users who are not serious, or just want to find a place to crack. It's well worth the wait however, just ask anyone in the chat :)
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== The procedure ==
To get an account at Blinkenshell, you must complete the five steps of the signup process. You do this by logging in to the shell server with a special account to run the signup program. The procedure is quite long, and will take atleast one or two days before you get your account activated if everything goes smooth. The long signup procedure is intended to discourage users who are not serious or are just looking to find a place to crack.		   If you are interested in a paid service you can register for a [[Info/Supporter|Supporter account]] (see [[Start|Start page]] for comparison). You do not need to wait 24h and complete the signup process to get a supporter account. You do however still have to follow the rules or your paid account will be disabled just the same. Therefore, it's recommended to atleast complete the first three steps.
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Start off by joining the chat channel, we use the chat protocol [[Info/IRC|IRC]]. If you're used to IRC, just join this network and channel: '''#blinkenshell @ irc.blinkenshell.org'''. Be sure you are using an SSL enabled connection on port 6697. If you are not used to IRC then you can use the [[https://blinkenshell.org/cgiirc/|Webchat]] to get started. People on IRC might not respond right away, so keep the window open in the background and check back later if it seems quiet. Start off by joining the chat channel, we use the chat protocol [[Info/IRC|IRC]]. If you're used to IRC, just join this network and channel: '''#blinkenshell @ irc.blinkenshell.org'''. Be sure you are using an SSL enabled connection on port 6697. If you are not used to IRC then you can use the [[https://blinkenshell.org/cgiirc/|Webchat]] to get started. People on IRC might not respond right away, so keep the window open in the background and check back later if it seems quiet at the moment.
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You need to register your nickname with the NickServ bot on IRC (this is required for validation later). Type "/msg nickserv help register" in your IRC-client to get help on registering your nickname, or take a look at the [[Howto/Register_Nickname|howto guide]] for more detailed instructions on how to create an account with NickServ. Next, you should log in to the server via [[SSH]] to run the signup program. Connect to `ssh.blinkenshell.org` on port 2222, and log in with username/password: signup/signup23 ([[Info/Login|Login help]])
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Next, you should log in to the server via [[SSH]]. Connect to `ssh.blinkenshell.org` on port 2222, and log in with username/password: signup/signup23 ([[Info/Login|Login help]]) You are now logged in to the signup program, navigate the menus with your arrow keys or by pressing the number corresponding to the option you want to select. Start by creating a new signup account (option 2). This signup account will be used throughout the signup process, and once you complete the last step your real SSH account will be created with the same username. '''Important:''' you can not directly log in via SSH using your signup account! The signup account can only be used in the signup program, which you start by logging in as the SSH user signup.
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After you have logged in to the signup program, you need to create a '''"signup user account"''' to handle your signup process. '''Important:''' you can not directly log in via SSH using this account! You will have to log in with the username ''signup'' to start the signup program first! ([[http://blinkenshell.org/moindata/accounts.png|Image: Explanation of different accounts at Blinkenshell]]) Once you have created the signup account, choose option 1 in the login menu and log in. You can then start the first step of the signup process by choosing option 2.
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When you have your signup user account and are logged in, you can begin with the five steps of the signup program: The five steps of the signup process:
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 1. Verify your NickServ acccount.  1. Register with NickServ and verify the account. Type "/msg nickserv help register" in your IRC-client to get help on registering your nickname, or take a look at the [[Howto/Register_Nickname|howto guide]] for more detailed instructions on how to create an account with NickServ.
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When you're done with all that, you can activate your real SSH account in the signup program. You will be able to log in and start using the shell right away. When you're done with the five steps, you can activate your real SSH account in the signup program. You will then be able to log in and start using your shell!

Signup

Before you sign up:

  1. Make sure you understand what you can and cannot use this service for. Read through the start page and the rules especially.

  2. You have to be active in the chat to get your account activated. We are looking for users who are going to hang around, not just log in once and disappear.

  3. You will either have to receive an SMS or make a minimal (0.01$) PayPal ("verified" account) transfer. This is to ensure you are a real person and not just an alias you use for hacking sites on the Internet.

Signup process

To get a free account at Blinkenshell you must complete the five steps of our signup process. You do this by running a special signup program on the shell server. It will take atleast 24 hours before your account is activated. The long signup procedure is intended to discourage users who are not serious, or just want to find a place to crack. It's well worth the wait however, just ask anyone in the chat :)

  • If you are interested in a paid service you can register for a Supporter account (see Start page for comparison). You do not need to wait 24h and complete the signup process to get a supporter account. You do however still have to follow the rules or your paid account will be disabled just the same. Therefore, it's recommended to atleast complete the first three steps.

Start off by joining the chat channel, we use the chat protocol IRC. If you're used to IRC, just join this network and channel: #blinkenshell @ irc.blinkenshell.org. Be sure you are using an SSL enabled connection on port 6697. If you are not used to IRC then you can use the Webchat to get started. People on IRC might not respond right away, so keep the window open in the background and check back later if it seems quiet at the moment.

Next, you should log in to the server via SSH to run the signup program. Connect to ssh.blinkenshell.org on port 2222, and log in with username/password: signup/signup23 (Login help)

You are now logged in to the signup program, navigate the menus with your arrow keys or by pressing the number corresponding to the option you want to select. Start by creating a new signup account (option 2). This signup account will be used throughout the signup process, and once you complete the last step your real SSH account will be created with the same username. Important: you can not directly log in via SSH using your signup account! The signup account can only be used in the signup program, which you start by logging in as the SSH user signup.

Once you have created the signup account, choose option 1 in the login menu and log in. You can then start the first step of the signup process by choosing option 2.

The five steps of the signup process:

  1. A quiz with about 20 questions to verify that you are familiar with the rules of Blinkenshell and know some basic shell commands. Be sure to read all the relevant info on this website (About, Rules, IRC, Webhosting, Start) before starting! You can find manual pages for common Linux commands here: http://man.he.net/

  2. Verify your email address.

  3. Register with NickServ and verify the account. Type "/msg nickserv help register" in your IRC-client to get help on registering your nickname, or take a look at the howto guide for more detailed instructions on how to create an account with NickServ.

  4. Get two registered users to vouch (approve) for you. Join the chat and start talking to us, get to know some people! :) You can't be vouched within 24 hours of first creating your signup account. Also check out this little howto GetVouched.

  5. IRL Verification. Here you can either enter your phone number and receive an SMS with a verification code, or donate a small amount (like 0.01$) via PayPal from a verified account.

When you're done with the five steps, you can activate your real SSH account in the signup program. You will then be able to log in and start using your shell!

You can see what step you are currently at in the signup program at this page: http://signup.blinkenshell.org/ or by issuing the command !signup <username> in the chat.

Feel free to ask us in the chat if you have any questions about anything!

You are expected to visit the IRC-channel once in a while, even after you get your account. Please add #blinkenshell to your autojoin channels in your IRC client! (Autoidentify with NickServ is probably a good idea too.)

Misc info/FAQ

In the signup program, you create an account for the signup process. You will not be able to log in to the system (SSH) with this account. This account is only valid in the signup program, and you have to start the signup program by logging in with the user signup. So, first log in with the signup user and then, when you are in, you can use the signup account.

If you fail the quiz the first time, you can try again. There is no limit on how many times you can take the quiz, but you have to wait five minutes before you can try again. Do not try and guess answers, you will have to understand the questions and answers. Also, you have to get every single question right to pass.

Step 4 (vouch) may seem scary to some. If your English is weak, remember that many of us aren't native English speakers either - give us a try, and you'll find out that we're quite understanding. If you don't know what to say when entering a quiet IRC channel, try telling us what you do, who you are, why you want the shell, or something like that. We don't want an essay, but say something. GetVouched

Remember to be active in the chat!

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