Template:UCI

Usage
This template was created to help in case their account is compromised. To use it correctly, first, come up with an English phrase known only to you. Next, use a one-way MD5 or SHA-1 hash generator (such as the Gtools MD5 Hash Generator for MD5 or the Tech FAQ SHA-1 Generator for SHA-1 to translate the phrase into whichever hash format you chose. The idea is that while the person who hijacked your account might know the hash string, only you know the phrase used to generate it. Therefore, when you go to [mailto:support.gtwiki@gmail.com email Gran Turismo Wiki Support], you can provide us the phrase you used to generate your hash string, along with the hash format you chose (SHA-1 or MD5). To use the template properly, type:

and replace hash string with your custom string.

Where can I put it?
Anywhere within your userspace would be fine ("userspace" meaning your user page, your talk page, and really any page whose title starts with "User:*Your user name*" or "User talk:*Your user name* [remember to substitute *Your user name* for your account name]).

Example
Let's say the user Test wanted to use this template. First, he comes up with a phrase - let's say, "potato chips rule". Then, he would decide which hash format to use. After deliberating, he decides to go with MD5. So he plugs it into an MD5 generator, and it returns, for example, the string hfs73lk3eyu43jw3ed7sdsifv244654fiu3. He then returns to GTW, and on the top of his userpage he adds

.

It should end up looking like this:

Then, one fine and sunny day, ol' Test has his account hijacked. He emails [mailto:support@wikia.com Wikia Support] and [mailto:support.gtwiki@gmail.com Gran Turismo Wiki Support], detailing the situation to both. However, in his email to GTW Support, he provides the phrase he used to create the hash, as well as the format he used (MD5, in this case). After translating the phrase, GTW administration is able to verify that it is indeed Test that is sending the email, and takes action from there.

What this template doesn't do
This template is not a replacement for a strong password, nor does it ensure that your account will never be hijacked; it is simply a fallback safety measure in case a hijacking should occur. Remember to pay careful attention to the safety tips in the login popup to minimize the risk of your account being hijacked.

Do I have to have this?
No, but it is strongly recommended that you do in order to protect your account, and more importantly, your privacy.