Help Updated: November 21, 2012 We've tried to make our site as intuitive and as simple as possible. Here are some instructions to help get you started. |
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1. | Searching | |
2. | Account Creation | |
3. | Account Settings | |
4. | Caretakers | |
5. | Editing Your Ebituary | |
6. | Landscapes | |
7. | Headstones | |
8. | Decorations | |
9. | Tributes | |
10. | Photos | |
11. | Friends List | |
12. | Posting | |
13. | Chatting | |
14. | Purchasing Credits | |
15. | Marked as Deceased | |
16. | I Found a Bug | |
1. | SEARCHING | ![]() |
You can find friends and family easily by searching for their first and last name and location (city, state, and/or country). You can also provide more information and narrow your search results by conducting an advanced search. Partial searches must be a minimum of two characters. |
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2. | ACCOUNT CREATION | ![]() |
To create an account simply fill out the 'Sign Up' form on the MyEbit front page. All fields are required and the following restrictions apply:
Upon successfully completing the 'Sign Up' form you will receive a confirmation e-mail that contains a link to activate your account. Once you have followed this link your account will be active and you may now login. |
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3. | ACCOUNT SETTINGS | ![]() |
The account settings page allows you to make changes to your account information, adjust which email notifications you receive, change your password, purchase credits, and more. |
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4. | CARETAKERS | ![]() |
Caretakers are very important members of the MyEbit community and much of what we stand for rests in their hands. They are responsible for maintaining the content and integrity of an individual's ebit when they have passed away. There are a couple of ways to become a caretaker of an ebit: Assigned Caretakers. The owner of the ebit can add a caretaker while in 'Edit Mode' by adding an email address the 'Caretaker' section. If the email provided is currently linked to a MyEbit account, that user will automatically become a caretaker. If there is no MyEbit account registered with that email address, one will need to be created for that caretaker to become active. Caretaker Code. A caretaker code is a 16-character code issued to an ebit when it's created. This code can be used to gain immediate access to an ebit upon requesting caretaker access. The code is visible on your MyEbit caretaker card, which is a wallet-sized card that can be printed and carried with you. |
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5. | EDITING YOUR EBITUARY | ![]() |
You can make changes to your ebit by selecting the 'Edit' button while viewing your ebit. While in 'Edit Mode' you can edit a variety of things:
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6. | LANDSCAPES | ![]() |
A scene consists of a background image (the landscape) and a collection of objects that can be placed on that image. Objects are your headstone, friends' headstones, decorations, and tributes. You may change a landscape by clicking the 'Landscape' button while in 'Edit Mode'. In addition to the landscapes provided by MyEbit, you may upload your own image to serve as the background to your scene. You may do this by clicking the 'Landscape' icon while in 'Edit Mode' and then choosing the 'Upload Your Own' button. You will then be prompted to choose a file and crop it to fit the 1000x400 landscape requirement. |
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7. | HEADSTONES | ![]() |
The headstone for an ebit will contain the name, date of birth, date of death (or 'Present' if there is no date of death), and the words you choose for 'Words on Headstone'. The headstone position, image, and visibility can be changed by clicking on the 'Headstone' button while in 'Edit Mode'. An alternative to a headstone is an urn, which works the same way, except the engraving is at the base of the urn or underneath it. If you want an urn without an engraving, simply hide your 'headstone' and add an urn as a decoration. |
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8. | DECORATIONS | ![]() |
Decorations can be added to an ebit landscape to create a unique scene for every user. We offer a large variety of decorations that can be adjusted in many ways to suit your personal tastes. While in 'Edit Mode' press the 'Decorations' button and then select either the 'Add a Decoration' or 'Add a Friend's Headstone' link. The steps for placing a decoration are then presented and are as follows: 1. Select a decoration from the dropdown list. 2. Click the scene above to place the decoration and move it to the desired position. 3. Make any of the following adjustments to the decoration as desired:
Once you have finalized your changes and are ready to place the decoration press the 'Post' button to confirm. Your decoration has now been posted! |
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9. | TRIBUTES | ![]() |
You may place a tribute when viewing an ebit by selecting the 'Leave a tribute' tab above the scene. The steps for placing a tribute are then presented beneath the scene and are as follows: 1. Select a tribute from the dropdown list. 2. Click the scene above to place the tribute and move it to the desired position. 3. Leave a few words that will be attached to the tribute. 4. Make any of the following adjustments to the tribute as desired:
Once you have finalized your changes and are ready to place the tribute press the 'Post' button to confirm. Your tribute has now been posted! |
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10. | PHOTOS | ![]() |
The photos page allows you to upload and manage your photos. You may manage the photos using the icons located at the bottom of each individual photo. The icons allow you to set a default, add a caption, and delete a photo. You may visit a friend's photo page and upload a 'Shared' photo that will be visible to all who view their photo page. |
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11. | FRIENDS LIST | ![]() |
The friends list dropdown is opened by clicking the 'Friends' link that is located in the MyEbit bar at the top of the page. The friends list will allow you to view all of your friends, navigate to their ebit, or open a chat session with them if they are currently online. |
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12. | GUESTBOOK | ![]() |
You may sign the guestbook of an ebit by scrolling to the guestbook section located below the ebit scene. Simply enter your message and select the 'Sign' button to add your entry. You may delete your entry by selecting the 'Delete' link located at the end of your entry. |
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13. | CHATTING | ![]() |
While viewing the friends dropdown list you may open a chat with a friend by selecting 'Chat' next to their name. This option is only available to friends who are currently online. Once selected, a chat box will be opened at the bottom of your browser that can be used to communicate with your friend. The chat box has the following features:
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14. | PURCHASING CREDITS | ![]() |
Credits are used to purchase premium landscapes, headstones, decorations, and tributes to place on other users' scenes as a present or memorial of that person. You may purchase more credits by navigating to the Account page located in the MyEbit header, selecting the amount of credits you'd like to purchase and clicking 'Add to Cart'. When finished, continue to checkout via PayPal. When your order is complete, the credits will be applied to your account immediately. |
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15. | MARKED AS DECEASED | ![]() |
If a someone you know passes away, you may verify their passing by providing a birth certificate, death certificate, or documentation suitable under local laws showing you to be a relative of the deceased or a representative of their estate. Verifying an ebit helps in keeping the integrity of MyEbit. You may verify a person as deceased by viewing their ebit and selecting the 'Unverified' link located at the top right corner of their information box.. Once submitted, your request shall be reviewed and approved or denied by MyEbit personnel. You will receive notification via email within 48 hours. |
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16. | I FOUND A BUG | ![]() |
Please try clearing your browser cache. Though the proper mechanisms are in place, occasionally significant updates to the site may require users to do this. Click here for instructions on clearing your browser's cache. If after clearing your browser's cache, you're still experiencing the issue, please send us a message. |
The love we have shared will forever give me strength.
Though now we weep, our joyful memories shall live on.
So many smiles, so many warm embraces, filled with love and laughter.
Our family will remain, our hearts never the same,
But know how much I love you, and how much I will be here for you.
In this time of need, in this time of sorrow, take comfort in our family.