Help & How-To Guide

Welcome to the Kwenk Help Center! Here is a quick guide on how to navigate the platform, customize your space, and interact with the community.

Profiles & Customization

  • Edit Profile: Go to Edit Profile to change your display name, profile picture, bio, interests, and social media links.
  • Theme Songs: You can upload an MP3 audio file to play automatically when people visit your profile page.
  • Profile Skins (HTML/CSS): Customize your layout with HTML and CSS in the Skin section, or use our Generate Color Skin button for instant theme colors. You can also browse, preview, and apply community-made skins from the Skins Library.
  • Status & Vibe: Update your current mood and quote anytime via Edit Status.

The Flash Arcade

  • Playing Games: Anyone can browse and play thousands of classic Flash games in the Arcade without creating an account.
  • Game Discussion & Props: Logged-in members can give "Props" (likes) to their favorite games and post comments or strategy guides under any game player.

Posts, Blogs & Socializing

  • Wall & Feed Posts: Post updates on your wall or the main Feed. Posts support text and image uploads. You can comment and reply to posts in nested threads.
  • Blog Entries: Write short or long-form entries in the Blog. Blogs support categories, search, pinning, and 3 privacy levels: Public (Everyone), Friends Only, and Private Diary.
  • Groups: Explore or create Groups to gather around shared interests and post inside group-specific walls.
  • Giving Props: Click "Prop" on any post, blog entry, or game to show appreciation to the author.

Account, Settings & Security

  • Dark Mode: Toggle light/dark theme anytime using the sun/moon icon in the top navigation bar.
  • Notifications: Click the bell icon in the top header to view replies, wall posts, props, and friend requests. Customize notification preferences in Account Settings.
  • Data Sovereignty: Export all your account data at any time, or permanently delete your account from account settings.

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