Forum instructions

Author: jplummerexternal

Steps for joining the ALIGN Platform to participate in discussions: 

  1. Navigate to the forum log-in page
  2. In the right hand-column, under ‘share’, click on ‘Login or register’ and a small window will appear. Click on register within the window
  3. You will be taken to a login screen to enter your email and a username, and to upload a profile photo. Only one file (png, jpg, jpeg, or gif) can be uploaded with a 300 KB limit. Images larger than 100x100 pixels will be resized.
  4. Your registration will then be approved by the ALIGN project team (forum moderators). This will usually take between 24-36 hours. If you do not receive a response after this time, please contact us
  5. Once your registration has been approved you will receive a confirmation email with a link to sign-in and set your password. You will then be ready to use the forum.  

Steps for logging into the ALIGN Platform (already a registered user): 

  1. Navigate to the forum log-in page
  2. In the right hand-column, under ‘share’, click on ‘Login or register’ and a small window will appear. Enter your username and password, then click login

Steps to re-set your password 

  1. Navigate to the forum log-in page
  2. In the right hand-column, under ‘share’, click on ‘Login or register’ and a small window will appear. Click on ‘forgot your password’. 
  3. Password reset instructions will then be sent to your registered email address.

Using the Forum 

The Forum is categorised into ‘Topics’ and, underneath this section, ‘Discussions’. Topics are set by the ALIGN project team, and users can contribute different ‘Discussions’ or threads under these topics. For example, under the Topic ‘girls’ clubs’ we may have discussions on girls’ club resources, or our focus area content. 

How to start a discussion 

To start a discussion under a topic, click on the ‘Start a Discussion’ box. You will be taken to the content management system where you can enter your text. Click ‘Save’ for it to be submitted. 

How to reply to a post 

Simply click on ‘reply’ under the discussion/posting you wish to respond to. Enter your response and click ‘Save’. It will appear immediately. 

How to log-out

In the top left-hand corner of the page, click on your user name. This will reveal a menu with a log out option. 

Help and support

For help and/or support in using the ALIGN Forum, please contact us