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>User7 at 18:16, 17 February 2026

2026-02-17T18:16:55Z

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	:Once your account is approved, you'll be granted access to more sections of the forum, and you can start contributing!		:Once your account is approved, you'll be granted access to more sections of the forum, and you can start contributing!

	'''2. Review the wiki and particularly the [~~/Dumping_Guides~~ Dumping Guides]''' which cover a lot and answer most questions about contributions.		'''2. Review the wiki and particularly the [[Dumping Guides]]''' which cover a lot and answer most questions about contributions.
	:If you still have questions, you can reach out on the forum or in the VGPC (Video Game Preservation Collective) [https://discord.gg/AHTfxQV Discord].		:If you still have questions, you can reach out on the forum or in the VGPC (Video Game Preservation Collective) [https://discord.gg/AHTfxQV Discord].

>NovaAurora: /* Getting Started */

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	:From this point forward, any "New Dumps" you have (again, where hashes don't match an existing entry) will now go on the [https://redump.info/newdisc/ New Disc Form]. You can access the New Disc Form by going to the main site, hovering over "Discs," and clicking on "New disc."		:From this point forward, any "New Dumps" you have (again, where hashes don't match an existing entry) will now go on the [https://redump.info/newdisc/ New Disc Form]. You can access the New Disc Form by going to the main site, hovering over "Discs," and clicking on "New disc."
	:You will now submit "New Dumps" through this form, as explained in the forum thread under Step 3. Please remember to put a link to your logs in the comments section of the new disc form.		:You will now submit "New Dumps" through this form, as explained in the forum thread under Step 3. Please remember to put a link to your logs in the comments section of the new disc form.
			:[https://web.archive.org/web/20250810123631if_/https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/530893398819733524/1403928971967729725/GraphicalGuide.png?ex=6899563e&is=689804be&hm=e02a562833880f95f81396faa97c892b3b473607ddf6789a7d33e7fa37d06feb&=&format=webp&quality=lossless Click here] for a guide on what each section is in the New Disc Form.
	:IMPORTANT: Verifications will always go on the forum, via threads in the [https://forum.redump.info/forum/16/verifications/ Verifications] section.		:IMPORTANT: Verifications will always go on the forum, via threads in the [https://forum.redump.info/forum/16/verifications/ Verifications] section.

>Sadikyo: /* Getting Started */

2024-08-11T13:28:38Z

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	After your first submissions(s) are accepted, you'll eventually get upgraded to 'Dumper' status.		After your first submissions(s) are accepted, you'll eventually get upgraded to 'Dumper' status.
	:From this point forward, any "New Dumps" you have (again, where hashes don't match an existing entry) will now go on the [https://redump.info/newdisc/ New Disc Form]. You can access the New Disc Form by going to the main site, hovering over "Discs," and clicking on "New disc."		:From this point forward, any "New Dumps" you have (again, where hashes don't match an existing entry) will now go on the [https://redump.info/newdisc/ New Disc Form]. You can access the New Disc Form by going to the main site, hovering over "Discs," and clicking on "New disc."
	:You will now submit "New Dumps" through this form, as explained in the forum thread under Step 3.		:You will now submit "New Dumps" through this form, as explained in the forum thread under Step 3. Please remember to put a link to your logs in the comments section of the new disc form.
	:IMPORTANT: Verifications will always go on the forum, via threads in the [https://forum.redump.info/forum/16/verifications/ Verifications] section.		:IMPORTANT: Verifications will always go on the forum, via threads in the [https://forum.redump.info/forum/16/verifications/ Verifications] section.

>Darksabre76: /* Getting Started */

2024-02-26T21:07:40Z

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	'''1. Request a redump account on the forum.'''		'''1. Request a redump account on the forum.'''
	:First, please read this [https://forum.redump.info/topic/12228/want-to-register-please-read-first/ thread], then make a post on the forum requesting an account. Please provide a brief reason for your request and how you plan on contributing.		:First, please read this [https://forum.redump.info/topic/12228/want-to-register-please-read-first/ thread], then make a post on the forum requesting an account. Please provide a brief reason for your request and how you plan on contributing.
	:(PLEASE NOTE: We are currently experiencing some problems with both Outlook / Hotmail, and also Gmail accounts. We apologize for the inconvenience, but please use another e-mail address to avoid delays and issues setting up your account. Thank you!)		:('''PLEASE NOTE''': We are currently experiencing some problems with both Outlook / Hotmail, and also Gmail accounts. We apologize for the inconvenience, but please use another e-mail address to avoid delays and issues setting up your account. Thank you!)
	:Once your account is approved, you'll be granted access to more sections of the forum, and you can start contributing!		:Once your account is approved, you'll be granted access to more sections of the forum, and you can start contributing!

>Sadikyo: /* Getting Started */

2024-02-26T21:07:16Z

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	'''1. Request a redump account on the forum.'''		'''1. Request a redump account on the forum.'''
	:First, please read this [https://forum.redump.info/topic/12228/want-to-register-please-read-first/ thread], then make a post on the forum requesting an account. Please provide a brief reason for your request and how you plan on contributing.		:First, please read this [https://forum.redump.info/topic/12228/want-to-register-please-read-first/ thread], then make a post on the forum requesting an account. Please provide a brief reason for your request and how you plan on contributing.
			:(PLEASE NOTE: We are currently experiencing some problems with both Outlook / Hotmail, and also Gmail accounts. We apologize for the inconvenience, but please use another e-mail address to avoid delays and issues setting up your account. Thank you!)
	:Once your account is approved, you'll be granted access to more sections of the forum, and you can start contributing!		:Once your account is approved, you'll be granted access to more sections of the forum, and you can start contributing!

>Sadikyo: /* Getting Started */

2024-02-10T14:30:45Z

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	:'''[https://forum.redump.info/forum/16/verifications/ Verifications]''' is for discs where your hashes match an existing entry in the redump database (even if your disc is a new region or variant).		:'''[https://forum.redump.info/forum/16/verifications/ Verifications]''' is for discs where your hashes match an existing entry in the redump database (even if your disc is a new region or variant).
	:IMPORTANT: Please review this [https://forum.redump.info/topic/27378/read-this-how-to-submit-new-dumps-verifications/ thread] for guidance on submissions.		:IMPORTANT: Please review this [https://forum.redump.info/topic/27378/read-this-how-to-submit-new-dumps-verifications/ thread] for guidance on submissions.
	:Please allow the mods to review and provide feedback on your first submission, before submitting ~~others yet~~.		:Please allow the mods to review and provide feedback on your first submission, before submitting more.

	After your first submissions(s) are accepted, you'll eventually get upgraded to 'Dumper' status.		After your first submissions(s) are accepted, you'll eventually get upgraded to 'Dumper' status.

>Sadikyo: /* Getting Started */

2024-02-10T14:30:31Z

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	:'''[https://forum.redump.info/forum/16/verifications/ Verifications]''' is for discs where your hashes match an existing entry in the redump database (even if your disc is a new region or variant).		:'''[https://forum.redump.info/forum/16/verifications/ Verifications]''' is for discs where your hashes match an existing entry in the redump database (even if your disc is a new region or variant).
	:IMPORTANT: Please review this [https://forum.redump.info/topic/27378/read-this-how-to-submit-new-dumps-verifications/ thread] for guidance on submissions.		:IMPORTANT: Please review this [https://forum.redump.info/topic/27378/read-this-how-to-submit-new-dumps-verifications/ thread] for guidance on submissions.
			:Please allow the mods to review and provide feedback on your first submission, before submitting others yet.

	After your first submissions(s) are accepted, you'll eventually get upgraded to 'Dumper' status.		After your first submissions(s) are accepted, you'll eventually get upgraded to 'Dumper' status.

>Sadikyo: Protected "Getting Started Guide" ([edit=sysop] (indefinite) [move=sysop] (indefinite))

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>Sadikyo at 20:29, 10 January 2023

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	==Common Questions from New Users==		==Common Questions from New Users==

			'''Why hasn't my account been added yet?'''
			:Please be patient with us as it may take a bit of time for an admin to approve your account. We recommend you use this time to join the VGPC [https://discord.gg/AHTfxQV Discord] and/or review the wiki and dumping guides to familiarize yourself with the process of dumping discs and submitting information.

			'''How do I know if my disc is a 'New Dump' or a 'Verification' ?
			:"New Dumps" or "New Discs" are discs where the hashes (checksums) for the tracks for your disc, do not match a full existing redump entry. You can search any hash / checksum by using the 'Quick search' box in the upper right portion of the redump.org site. Please make sure to check whether or not ALL tracks for a multi-track disc, match the entry.
			:We strongly recommend using the MPF Frontend for dumping software. If you use the login settings inside MPF, when you dump a disc, it will check the database to see if your disc is new, and potentially fill in information during your dumping process to indicate an entry already exists in redump. However, please always check the resulting hashes for your dump to make sure.

			:"Verifications" on the other hand, are discs where your hashes (for all tracks) match an existing entry in the redump.org database. Please note: your disc could still be a verification, even if it is from a different region, has a different ringcode, or barcode, etc.

			'''You say to search the 'hash.' Where do I find that?'''
			:All track hashes / checksums should be stored in the .dat file created by your dumping software. Look for "crc," "md5," or "sha1." Pick one of these, preferably MD5 or SHA1, and copy and paste the value inside the quotations, into the redump Quick search box.
			:If you are using the [https://github.com/SabreTools/MPF/releases MPF Software], when your dump is complete it will generate a set of logs in the same folder. One of them is called "!submissionInfo.txt." You can find the hashes in this submission file as well.

>Sadikyo at 20:19, 10 January 2023

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	== Getting Started ==		== Getting Started ==

	* '''1. Request a redump account on the forum.'''		'''1. Request a redump account on the forum.'''
	:First, please read this [https://forum.redump.info/topic/12228/want-to-register-please-read-first/ thread], then make a post on the forum requesting an account. Please provide a brief reason for your request and how you plan on contributing.		:First, please read this [https://forum.redump.info/topic/12228/want-to-register-please-read-first/ thread], then make a post on the forum requesting an account. Please provide a brief reason for your request and how you plan on contributing.
	:Once your account is approved, you'll be granted access to more sections of the forum, and you can start contributing!		:Once your account is approved, you'll be granted access to more sections of the forum, and you can start contributing!

	* '''2. Review the wiki and particularly the [/Dumping_Guides Dumping Guides]''' which cover a lot and answer most questions about contributions.		'''2. Review the wiki and particularly the [/Dumping_Guides Dumping Guides]''' which cover a lot and answer most questions about contributions.
	:If you still have questions, you can reach out on the forum or in the VGPC (Video Game Preservation Collective) [https://discord.gg/AHTfxQV Discord].		:If you still have questions, you can reach out on the forum or in the VGPC (Video Game Preservation Collective) [https://discord.gg/AHTfxQV Discord].

	* '''3. Submit your first disc via a thread on the forum.'''		'''3. Submit your first disc via a thread on the forum.'''
	:'''[https://forum.redump.info/forum/11/new-dumps/ New Dumps]''' is for discs where your hashes do not match any single entry in the redump database.		:'''[https://forum.redump.info/forum/11/new-dumps/ New Dumps]''' is for discs where your hashes do not match any single entry in the redump database.
	:'''[https://forum.redump.info/forum/16/verifications/ Verifications]''' is for discs where your hashes match an existing entry in the redump database (even if your disc is a new region or variant).		:'''[https://forum.redump.info/forum/16/verifications/ Verifications]''' is for discs where your hashes match an existing entry in the redump database (even if your disc is a new region or variant).
	:IMPORTANT: Please review this [https://forum.redump.info/topic/27378/read-this-how-to-submit-new-dumps-verifications/ thread] for guidance on submissions.		:IMPORTANT: Please review this [https://forum.redump.info/topic/27378/read-this-how-to-submit-new-dumps-verifications/ thread] for guidance on submissions.

	* After your first submissions(s) are accepted, you'll eventually get upgraded to 'Dumper' status.		After your first submissions(s) are accepted, you'll eventually get upgraded to 'Dumper' status.
	:From this point forward, any "New Dumps" you have (again, where hashes don't match an existing entry) will now go on the [https://redump.info/newdisc/ New Disc Form]. You can access the New Disc Form by going to the main site, hovering over "Discs," and clicking on "New disc."		:From this point forward, any "New Dumps" you have (again, where hashes don't match an existing entry) will now go on the [https://redump.info/newdisc/ New Disc Form]. You can access the New Disc Form by going to the main site, hovering over "Discs," and clicking on "New disc."
	:You will now submit "New Dumps" through this form, as explained in the forum thread under Step 3.		:You will now submit "New Dumps" through this form, as explained in the forum thread under Step 3.