How to Use Elevate Debate
Welcome to the Elevate Debate Platform! Whether you're a new visitor or a registered member, this guide will help you navigate and get the most out of the platform.
- 1. Getting Started
Creating an Account
- 1. Visit the Elevate Debate homepage.
- 2. Click the Sign-Up button at the top right.
- 3. Enter your details, including your email, username, and password.
- 4. Verify your account via the code sent to your email.
- 5. Complete the registration to access your user dashboard.
Logging In
- 1. On the homepage, click Login at the top right.
- 2. Enter your email and password.
- 3. Click Sign In to access your account.
- 2. User Roles
- .Visitors: Can browse content but cannot interact with debates or create blog articles.
- .Members: Full access to debates, blogs, and interaction features once registered.
- 3. Navigating the Platform
- .Main Menu: Easily access different sections like debates and blogs.
- .Search Bar: Find specific debates or blog articles.
- .User Dashboard: Manage your profile, start debates, and more.
- 4. Managing Your Profile
- .Update Profile: Change your profile picture, edit bio, and view your activity stats.
- .Settings: Manage account settings like changing your password or updating profile details.
- 5. Participating in Debates
- .Start a Debate: Choose a topic, add a description, and post your debate for others to join.
- .Post Arguments & Rebuttals: Engage in debates by clicking YES or NO and adding your argument or rebuttal.
- .Vote & Comment: Use the vote buttons and comment fields to interact with other users' posts.
- 6. Blogging
- .Create a Blog Post: Share your thoughts by creating blog articles with titles, content, and tags.
- .Comment on Blogs: Engage with blog posts by leaving comments at the bottom of the articles.
- 7. Social Features
- .Follow Users: Keep up with other members by visiting their profiles and clicking Follow.
- .Messaging: Communicate with others through direct messages, sent straight to the recipient’s email.
- 8. Notifications
- .Manage Notifications: Customize how and when you receive platform alerts via your profile settings.
- .Recent Activities: Stay updated with the latest activities by clicking the bell icon at the top-right corner.
- 9. Account Security
- .Change Password: Secure your account by updating your password from your account settings.
- .Change Username: Request a username change by contacting support.
- 10. Support
For any issues, visit the Support link at the bottom of the page or email us at support@elevatedebate.com.