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## How to contribute ## How to contribute
To add or edit content, fork (or make an editable copy of) [the project on GitLab](https://gitlab.com/medlabboulder/democraticmediums) and submit a merge request once you have made your changes. Follow these instructions to take advantage of the website's integration with the GitLab online editor: To add or edit content, edit [the project on GitLab](https://gitlab.com/medlabboulder/democraticmediums) and submit a merge request once you have made your changes. Follow these instructions to take advantage of the GitLab online editor:
* Navigate to the page you want to edit on the Democratic Mediums website and click the edit button (a small pencil icon) * Navigate to the page you want to edit on the Democratic Mediums website and click the edit button (a small pencil icon)
* Sign into GitLab with an existing account or create a new one * Sign into GitLab with an existing account or create a new one
* If you create a new account, you will receive an email with a confirmation link; clicking it will take you back to the page you wish to edit * If you create a new account, you will receive an email with a confirmation link; clicking it will take you back to the page you wish to edit
* Click the "Edit" button in the menu at the top right side of the page * Click the "Edit" button in the menu at the top right side of the page
* GitLab will offer to create a "fork" for you, which is a copy of the site in your GitLab account—do so! * GitLab will offer to create a "fork" for you, which is a copy of the site in your GitLab account—do so!
* Edit the page as you wish; to edit multiple pages, it may be easier to use GitLab's "Web IDE" * Edit the page as you wish; to edit multiple pages, it may be easier to use GitLab's "Web IDE"