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‎Step 1: Register for a free Opencaching.nl account.

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It's easy to get started, just follow these simple steps:

[[File:RegisterScreen.png|right|400px|thumb|OC.US Registration]]
=== Step 1: Register for a free Opencaching.nl account. ===
# Visit OC NA registration form ([http://www.opencaching.nl/register.php here]).
# Enter a '''username''' that does not already exist on OC NL. When selecting a username, keep in mind that you will be signing this name in the logs of caches you find. It will also be your pseudonym in the caching community. If the name you chose already exists, the system will ask you to try again. If you receive the error message ''Invalid Username'', check that it meets the following rules:
#* It may start with a letter, number ot the following symbols: . _ – = ) ( \ / * + ~ #
#* It must be between 2 to 30 characters long
#* It can contain uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, blank space, or any of the following symbols: . _ – = ) ( \ / * + ~ #
# Select the '''country''' you are in. ''In the future this information will be used to automatically translate the site text for you.''
# Enter your '''email address''' (an account activation email will be sent to this address when you complete the registration form).
# Enter a '''password''' in the password field. Enter it again in the '''confirm password''' field.
#* Passwords must be between 3 and 30 characters long.
#* It can contain uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, blank space, or any of the following symbols: . _ – = ) ( \ / * + ~ #
# Read the [[Terms of Use]] and check the acknowledgment box.
# Click the '''Register''' button.
# Check your email for an account activation email and click the link provided to activate your account. Look in your spam folder as sometimes it ends up there. If you don't receive it within 30 minutes, please notify octeam (at) opencaching.nl

[[File:SearchFilters.png|right|400px|thumb|Seek a Cache]]

=== Step 2: Select [[wikipedia:geocache|geocaches]] to hunt. ===
# Click '''Seek A Geocache''' on the sidebar at [http://opencaching.nl/ OC NL].
# Select the [[cache parameters]] for your search. For most user's, the default should be ok.
# Scroll down to the search method you wish to use and choose whether to show the results on a map.
#* '''by Zipcode''': Select a search radius around the zipcode entered.
#* '''by State''': List all of the caches in the selected state that match the search parameters.
#* '''by Distance''': Select a search radius around the coordinates entered.
#* '''by Geocache Name''': Find a cache by it's name.
#* '''by Text''': Find a cache with the specified text in the name, description, logs, and/or pictures.
#* '''by Geocache Owner''': Find caches hidden by a specific OC.US member.
#* '''for Logs''': Find logs written by a specific OC NA member.
# Click the '''Search''' for the chosen method to get your results.

=== Step 3: Prepare your gear ===
# Enter the coordinates into your [[wikipedia:GPS_navigation_device|GPS Receiver]] or software ([http://www.gsak.net GSAK], etc.)
# Pack appropriately for your adventure (rain gear, water, map & compass, first-aid, etc.)
# Let someone know where you are going (and take a friend).
# Head out for some fun!

=== Step 4: Find the cache and sign the logbook. ===
# Try to focus on the environment and not your GPS.
# Look for something that seems out of place or unnatural.
# If you're still having trouble, decrypt the hint.
# Phone a friend!

[[File:PostLog.png|right|400px|thumb|Share your fun!]]
=== Step 5: Go online and share your experiences at [http://www.opencaching.nl OC NL]. ===
# Visit the online page for the cache you found.
# Click the '''New Log Entry''' tab at the top of the page.
# Select the type of log.
# Change the date and time of your entry if you wish.
# Rate the cache. Find out more about [[cache rating]].
# Share your experiences in the '''Comments''' section.

:'''Feel free to ask questions!'''
: '''Any question, no matter how simple or strange, is OK to ask.'''

== Helpful hints ==
* Find a friend to go geocaching with you!
* Always take a pen or pencil with you.
* If you want to trade trinkets, take some with you. The accepted rule is if you take something, you must leave something.
* Mark your vehicle as a [[wikipedia:waypoint|waypoint]] so you can easily get back to it!
* Leave the geocache just as you found it.
* Make sure the public (aka [[wikipedia:muggles#Later_usages|muggles]]) doesn't see you retrieve or hide the cache.
* Be safe... watch for critters, snakes, bugs, sharp objects, dangerous areas, etc.
* Be sure to carry extra batteries, water to drink, etc.

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-[[File:Registratiescherm.png|right|400px|thumb|OC.NL Registratie]]
+[[File:Registratiescherm.png|right|400px|thumb|OC.NL Registration]]
 === Step 1: Register for a free Opencaching.nl account. ===
 # Visit OC NA registration form ([http://www.opencaching.nl/register.php here]).

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-[[File:RegisterScreen.png|right|400px|thumb|OC.NL Registratie]]
+[[File:Registratiescherm.png|right|400px|thumb|OC.NL Registratie]]
 === Step 1: Register for a free Opencaching.nl account. ===
 # Visit OC NA registration form ([http://www.opencaching.nl/register.php here]).

@@ Regel 3: / Regel 3: @@
-[[File:RegisterScreen.png|right|400px|thumb|OC.NL Registration]]
+[[File:RegisterScreen.png|right|400px|thumb|OC.NL Registratie]]
 === Step 1: Register for a free Opencaching.nl account. ===
 # Visit OC NA registration form ([http://www.opencaching.nl/register.php here]).

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 [[File:Registratiescherm.png|right|400px|thumb|OC.NL Registration]]
 === Step 1: Register for a free Opencaching.nl account. ===
-# Visit OC NA registration form ([http://www.opencaching.nl/register.php here]).
+# Visit OC NL registration form ([http://www.opencaching.nl/register.php?lang=en here]).
 # Enter a '''username''' that does not already exist on OC NL. When selecting a username, keep in mind that you will be signing this name in the logs of caches you find. It will also be your pseudonym in the caching community. If the name you chose already exists, the system will ask you to try again. If you receive the error message ''Invalid Username'', check that it meets the following rules:
 #* It may start with a letter, number ot the following symbols: . _ – = ) ( \ / * + ~ #

Getting Started - Bewerkingsoverzicht

Harrieklomp: /* Step 1: Register for a free Opencaching.nl account. */

Harrieklomp op 11 nov 2015 om 00:26

Harrieklomp op 11 nov 2015 om 00:25

Harrieklomp op 11 nov 2015 om 00:24

Harrieklomp op 11 nov 2015 om 00:24

Harrieklomp: Nieuwe pagina aangemaakt met '__NOTOC__ It's easy to get started, just follow these simple steps: OC.US Registration === Step 1: Register for a fr...'

Harrieklomp: Nieuwe pagina aangemaakt met 'NOTOC It's easy to get started, just follow these simple steps: OC.US Registration === Step 1: Register for a fr...'