Yoc's Newbies FAQ - READ HERE FIRST before you post your problems!

Question - I can't log-in on the main GA-UK site!
Answer - Your download account has the same username/password you use on the message board/forum so try logging in there. (The link is just below the big Golden Age banner at the top of the site on the left.)
Now log out of the forum and log back in. Once logged in everything should work.
Visit the download site at: http://goldenagecomics.co.uk and log in.
Type the username/password you used when logging into the forum and attempt to log in.

To confirm you are logged in correct it will say at top of the download site:
"Logged in as: Your USERNAME ( Log Out | USER CP | Admin CP) [ Upload File ] [ Search ]"

Question - "Why can't I download? It says my bandwidth limit is exceeded!"
Answer - So the site say you've exceeded you daily download limit when you click on a link to get a book?
And this the first time you've clicked on a link this today? Sorry, we've had this problem for a while. For some reason the site sometimes doesn't renew your download limit from your previous visit.
If you should get the message try checking your User CP link to renew your limit. (The UserCp link is just to the right of your User name above the yellow Golden Age banner)

Question - "I clicked cancel on a download but it still counted on my download limit! Why?"
Answer - Sorry, it just does. So be sure you want something before you click download. This is just the way it is. Even if you stop a download the file size will Still be used against your daily limit and no, you can not resume a broken file. Sorry.

Question - "These scans SUCK! They are fiche or incomplete, etc. etc."
Answer - Gee, sorry you didn't enjoy your Free scans. If you happen to have a paper copy or a more complete book PLEASE feel free to scan it and share it with us on the site. We depend on scan donations so whatever you see is what was uploaded by our members.

Question - "I have some great Marvel/DC/Archie/Street and Smith scans to share. Can I upload them?"
No thanks. We can't use any scans from these publishers as they are Not in the public domain.
BUT... We are always looking for new PUBLIC DOMAIN books to share here. For a list of acceptable publishers please look at this link: http://goldenagecomics.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,2.0.html
For more discussion on Comics that are not public domain see the 'Comics Not Allowed' section of the board here: http://goldenagecomics.co.uk/forum/index.php/board,15.0.html

Question - "How do I upload my public domain comic scans?"
Answer - Hey, thanks for wanting to share with the gang here! First be sure you've read the Rules for the site - specifically rule 2 - file types. http://goldenagecomics.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,7.0.html
Done? Cool. So we now know not to upload PDF files. After you've compressed your file into a Zip or Rar file (use Winzip or Winrar) you can rename the file to *.CBR or *.CBZ if you like. We can handle both. (If one type of file fails on upload for you please try another file type in your file name. Personally I can't upload a *.CBR file but I can a *.CBZ)

There are TWO ways you can upload a set of scans to the site.
If you become a VIP member (send a PM to Aussie asking for the ftp details) you can upload one or multiple books to the sites private FTP. For more info see this link: http://goldenagecomics.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,271.0.html

Or once you are a VIP member you can upload a single scan directly to the site using the [ Upload File ] link above the site's banner. Temporarily unavaliable, sorry about that.

Points to remember if you do use this method -
1. Remember to follow the file name standards already started for the title. These should be used in the 'Download Name' field at the top of the page that opens when you hit the Upload File link I mentioned above.

2. You can fill in anything you like in the 'Download Description' section. I like to mention the scanners name and if the book is missing any pages as well as noted artists if there are any.

3. Click in the browse box for the 'Download:' field and find the CBZ,CBR,RAR or ZIP file you've made of your file.

4. Next find the publisher of your book under 'Publications' in the 'Category:' section. There might already be a section under that publisher for the book you want to upload. Left click on that title if there is. If there IS NOT A LISTING FOR YOUR PUBLISHER USE THE UNSORTED FILES OPTION just bellow Hillman Publications. Sorry, the publishers are Not in alphabetical order. DO NOT USE THE 'UPLOAD NEW COMICS HERE' OPTION. Thanks!

5. Lastly enter the 'CAPTCHA Code' that appears in red just above the box where you enter it.

6. Now hit 'PREVIEW' to initiate the upload. Depending on your Internet connection the upload can take some time. Patience is a virtue here if you are on dial-up.

7. This can be tricky. Read carefully!
When the upload is done a page will appear that looks exactly like the site's normal download page EXCEPT there will be a 'CONFIRM' link at the bottom of the page. You might have to scroll the page down to see it. Hit that Confirm button to activate the download link for the entire site.

And that's it for manually uploading single issues to the site without needing the help of a moderator.
For uploading multiple books obviously using the FTP is better method.

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Obviously if anyone cares to add more please feel free.

Take care all,
-Yoc