Template:Welcome ip/doc

Template:Welcome ip is used by MediaWiki:Welcome-message-anon to automatically welcome new anonymous editors to the, provide helpful links and ways to get started, and encourage them to create an account.

welcome is used similarly to welcome newly registered editors.

Usage

 * Notes:
 * Manually using this template is rarely necessary and not recommended; MediaWiki:Welcome-message-anon or some other bot will most likely do it automatically.
 * This template should not be substituted. All welcome messages across the wiki should dynamically reflect changes made to this template in order to assist in maintenance, avoid link rot, and keep the design and content updated.