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Visitors: The Validation Link doesn't work?

The validation link is very long. It would appear that your email program cannot handle links to very long urls. Even if the link is not working,...

Visitors: Why didn't I receive the Welcome to ExplorOz email?

There are numerous reasons why the email our system is sending you has not reached your inbox. Please consider the possibilities below. Possibly you: [LI]have a spam f

Visitors: How do I Register?

Click the Register button found in the top right hand side of the page. You will be directed to a page where you can setup the Free Visitor Registration....

Visitors: Site Registration

No registration is required to view site pages. Registration is required to enable you to use the interactive features that make ExplorOz so unique, and is free. When y

Blogs: Adding YouTube and Vimeo Videos

So you would like to add a video to your blog entry? Yes, you surely can, but before we jump ahead of ourselves, please note, that ExplorOz does not host video files. Therefore,...

Forum: Adding YouTube and Vimeo Links

So you would like to add a video to a forum post? First off you need to know the code ID for your video. For YouTube, this ID is found after the v= part (I.e....

Shop: My Wishlist

Follow these simple steps to put items from our shop in your Wish List. To add an ExplorOz shop item to your Wishlist,...

Members: Messaging

The Member Messaging system can be used for ExplorOz members to contact other members. It is a great tool to send private messages without the need to send it through the forum ...

Forum: Common Abbreviations Used

Forum users will quite often use internet slang, or abbreviate commonly used terms. We have provided a 'Forum/Chat Abbreviations' webpage to shed some light on this modern new ...

Forum: What is Thread Watch?

Thread Watch is only available to members and customers. It lets you create a list of threads you want to keep/watch the progress of. So,...

Forum: When do I use Follow-Up and when do I use Reply?

A reply should be used when you are replying to the original question that has been asked in the thread. A Follow-up should be used when you want to comment on a reply that has ...

Forum: How to post a follow-up

Each reply in the ExplorOz Forum has a button labelled “Post Follow-Up” beneath it. This button allows users to enter a follow-up to an individual Forum reply....

Forum: How to reply to a thread

In order to reply to a thread, you need to click the “Post Reply” button. This button can be found at both the top and the bottom of each thread. Once clicked,...

Forum: How to change Forum display options

The Forum has several display options, which can be changed based upon your own personal preferences. You can sort Forum threads by ThreadID (The order in which they were ...

Forum: Searching Threads

Before creating a new thread in the Forum, it is best to search the Forum archives to ensure your question has not been asked and answered previously. To search the Forum,...

Forum: How to create a new thread?

Creating a new thread in the ExplorOz Forum is easy! On the Forum home page, simply click the “New Thread” Button. You will then be presented with the Forum terms of use and a ...

Classifieds: I've sold the item I advertised - How do I ...

We do not allow ads for sold items to be removed immediately, rather they are flagged as sold for a period of 2 weeks and will then be removed automatically....

Classifieds: How do I change the photo in my Classifieds Ad?

Press the Edit button to edit the listing and then click the browse button in the Main Image section to upload a new header photo....

Classifieds: How do I edit my Classifieds Ad?

You can edit information such as the price and description of your Classifieds ad by clicking the ‘Edit Listing’ button. Simply find your ad on the Classifieds page,...

Classifieds: I've paid for the Display Ad but my photo isn't ...

There are 2 possible reasons for this: 1) perhaps there has been a payment problem and your Ad has not been accepted - call our office. (08) 9403 3737 Western Standard Time....

Classifieds: Is there a limit on the photo size I can put in ...

Generally no, although when you upload a photo to your advert, our system will only accept jpg or gif files. You may call our office if you experience any problems with the ...

Classifieds: I am a manufacturer/retailer - can I have ...

This depends. Dealer Ads are designed for manufacturers and/or retailers that have only 1 product line of identical units....

Classifieds: How do I make contact with a seller?

If you have found a product listed in the Classifieds that you wish to purchase or enquire about, you need to make contact with the seller. In order to do so,...

Classifieds: How do I search the Classifieds?

The Trader is separated into multiple categories. To search a category, simply click the corresponding link on the Classifieds homepage....

Trips and Gatherings: How to attend a Trip and Gathering?

If you would like to attend a member’s trip/gathering, you will need to let the organizer know. In order to express your interest,...