Registration FAQs and help
Registration is quick and simple. When signing up, please provide accurate information and review our Terms of use.
Frequently asked questions
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Benefits of registration - Why register?
Register to join in the conversation
Only registered members are able to contribute comments, opinions and questions using the interactive tools on nowwearetalking.
Access the latest news
Once you've registered you can also subscribe to receive 'What's new on nowwearetalking' email updates and to become a Telstra Active Supporter.
Customise your view of nowwearetalking
As a registered user, you can customise your nowwearetalking homepage so that you have quick and easy access to information important to you.
Tag and track topics of interest
You can save your favourite topics using the Your tags and Your articles tools.
Get active!
Once you've registered you can get active and make a difference via nowwearetalking campaigns.
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How do I register?
Simply fill out the registration form, ensuring you complete all fields marked with an asterisk, and submit it.
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What information do I need to provide?
Please provide your full name, email address and a password.
You'll also be asked to provide some demographic information (whether you're country or city-based, your age bracket etc.). This information will help us tailor the website to meet your needs and interests.
If you sign up for any additional subscriptions, you'll also need to tell us how you like to receive emails. Do you prefer emails in plain text format, or in HTML format? (HTML emails include images, colours and more complex formatting.)
For your registration to take effect, you'll also need to confirm your email address, so please check your email address carefully before submitting the registration form.
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How long will it take before I'm registered?
A registration activation email will be sent to your nominated email address within 1 hour of completing the registration form.
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How do I activate my registration?
You need to activate your registration within 24 hours. To activate your registration, and confirm any associated subscriptions and memberships, you need to verify your email address by clicking on the link contained in the registration activation email.
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What do I do if I forget to activate my registration?
If you don't activate your account within 24 hours, your account will be suspended. You will need to unlock your account to reactivate your account.
This will then generate another registration activation email and you will have 24 hours to respond to this email.
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What happens if I don't receive a registration activation email?
Please check your junk email folder if you do not receive your account activation email within an hour or so.
The email will have been sent to you from editor@nowwearetalking.com.au and the subject line will read nowwearetalking.com.au registration activation.
If you still haven't received your activation email, contact the nowwearetalking editorial team email: editor@nowwearetalking.com.au.
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What if I forget my password?
You can request a password reset by entering your email address on the Forgotten password form.
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How do I change my password?
You can change your password online using the Change password form.
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Are there any restrictions on nowwearetalking passwords?
nowwearetalking passwords can be any combination of letters and numbers. If you are having problems with your password, you can reset your password using the Change password form.
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Who can I contact for technical support?
First of all try what you were doing again. If the problem persists, close all browsers, re-open and try again.
If neither of these work, email the nowwearetalking editorial team at editor@nowwearetalking.com.au, describing the problem. Please tell us your username, the browser version being used (IE6, Firefox, Safari etc.) and the URL (web page address) of the page where you encountered the problem. If possible, please also include the screenshot or details of any error message received.
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What do you do with my details?
Your name will appear on nowwearetalking alongside any comments you submit.
If you subscribe to receive email updates, we need your email address to email you.
All personal information is handled in accordance with Telstra's Privacy policy. See the nowwearetalking privacy statement for more information.
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