Frequently Asked Questions
Here you will see some questions that most users have when using our system. If you question isn't answered here, then feel free to use our Contact Us form.
Account
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Why should I bother to sign up?
If you like history then this is the place for you. What do logged in users get over regular visitors?
Favorites
You can save your favorite events and view them at a later date, or share them with your friends!
Adding Events
If you add events when you're logged in you will be given credit for them, have a chance to edit them whenever you want, and by going to submitted events a day after submission you can see if it was approved/rejected.
Sharing Events
You can share with your friends a list of your favorite historical events, or events you have added to the website with ease.
Private Events
You can store your private events, your birth, your death, etc. Only your friends will be able to see these events, add enough and you'll have your life History. Check out your default friend, Down Shift.
Facebook Integration
If you sign up through facebook your friends are automatically added to your friend's list.
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I like this, how I join?
You have two different ways to join, you can connect using Facebook connect, an account will be created for you, or you can simply use our simple register form and be adding events in no time.
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Is it possible to merge my DS site account with my DS facebook connect account?
Not possible at this time, please suggest it in the feedback tag if you feel this is of most importance.
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How do I delete my account?
Send an email to support@downshiftit.com or use our contact us form and we can take care of that for you.
Events
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How do I add an Event?
Click on Submit, you will need to be logged in if you want to be given credit for the event and be able to edit it at a future date.
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What are Private Events?
Private events are events that only your friends will be able to see on their Today In History main pages, and anyone can see if they look up your profile. As important as your birth is to the world, not everyone would want to see it in their daily information. So, go ahead and add your major events, share them with your friends and invite them to do the same.
