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General questions
What exactly is Wookieepedia?
Who holds ownership of Wookieepedia?
When was Wookieepedia brought into existence, and for what reason?
Who holds the responsibility for the content found on Wookieepedia?
What measures are in place to prevent Wookieepedia from being lost or destroyed?
How can I get in touch with the Wookieepedia project?
If your issue pertains to Wookieepedia's administration, consult Wookieepedia:Contact.
Legal questions
Does Wookieepedia have copyright protection?
Am I allowed to use Wookieepedia's content on my own website, or elsewhere?
Is it permissible to use Wookieepedia content on another wiki platform?
Can I incorporate content from external websites into Wookieepedia?
Technical questions
Which wiki software platform is Wookieepedia built upon?
Where should I report any technical difficulties or bugs that I encounter?
Is registration mandatory to use Wookieepedia?
What is the meaning of "namespaces" within the wiki?
The advertisements are bothersome. Is it possible to adjust their placement, reduce their quantity, or eliminate them entirely?
Editing questions
What distinguishes red, blue, and light blue links from one another?
What is the difference in meaning between the sections labeled "Appearances," "Sources," and "References"?
Where can I engage in discussions about specific pages?
Someone has undone my edits; what steps should I take?
What defines an edit as "minor"?
What is the meaning of a "semi-protected" page?
What is the meaning of a "fully protected" page?
Community/political questions
What are the requirements to become an administrator?
Who is in charge of establishing the rules and guidelines?
How can I reach out to an administrator?
I encountered a specific term on Wookieepedia. What is the definition of _____?
Canon questions
Why are subjects considered canon labeled as Legends?
Why do articles about Legends include content from canon sources?
Why are some characters from Star Wars: The Clone Wars labeled as Legends, even though Clone Wars is considered canon?
Given that Star Wars Legends is no longer canon, what is the justification for its presence on Wookieepedia?
Other questions
What is the significance of the small symbols located in the upper-right corner of many articles?