First Steps
From Jimdo Help
If you're just getting started with Jimdo and looking for a short step-by-step guide, then feel free to read on!
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Login
First of you all, you need to log into your Jimdo account by clicking the "Login" link at the bottom of your Jimdo page. Enter your password in the box that appears, then click on the "Login" button right below. Now you are logged in and can start editing your website!
System requirements
In general, all you need for using Jimdo is an internet connection and a web browser. As a browser, we recommend the Mozilla Firefox (from version 1.0 on), though Jimdo also works with the Internet Explorer (from version 6.0 on), the Opera browser (from version 8.0 on) and the Netscape Navigator (from version 7.0 on).
It is necessary that JavaScript and cookies are activated in your browser - which is already the case by default, most of the time, you'll only have to worry about it if you have issues with your Jimdo page.
Furthermore, you should have the latest version of the Flash Player installed. Click here to check which version you've got. If you need a newer version, you can get it here.
If there are any further problems, try to change the settings of your internet security software (e.g. firewall or ad blockers).
How to activate Cookies
Mozilla Firefox (1.0 final release and earlier)
- Go to the "Tools" menu.
- Select "Options".
- Select the "Privacy" icon in the left panel.
- Check the box corresponding to "Allow sites to set cookies".
- Click "OK" to save changes.
Netscape 7.1/Mozilla 5.0
- Select "Preferences" from the Edit menu.
- Click on the arrow next to "Privacy & Security" in the scrolling window to expand.
- Under "Privacy & Security", select "Cookies."
- Select "Enable all cookies".
- Click "OK".
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0+
- Select "Internet Options" from the Tools menu.
- Click on the "Privacy" tab.
- Click the "Default" button (or manually slide the bar down to "Medium") under "Settings".
- Click "OK".
How to activate JavaScript
To be added
Getting started
Editing your website is a piece of cake, even if you aren't too knowledgeable when it comes to computers. Simply click on anything on your Jimdo page you want to change to prompt the window with your editing tools. For more information on this topic, see: Elements.
If you want to edit the navigation bar (the list of links to all your pages), see: Navigation.
To edit the header (the top part of your website), see: Header.
To change your website's layout, see: Layout.
You can further change the look of your website by changing its colors.
To change the fonts on your website, see: Font.
To edit your general website or personal settings, see: Settings or Jimdo Account.
Logout
If you are done editing your Jimdo page, you can log out by clicking the "Logout" link at the bottom of your website (just where the "Login" link was).
