How To Login to your FABA Account

As we all begrudgingly move towards the digital age in an attempt to help keep this magnificent ancient art alive there are a few fun website things to know. Most of you all reading this have an account on the website, actually I shouldn’t say that, I have no idea who is reading this. Most of FABA who signed up for a membership online has a FABA website account. This is great because it allows you to see all your membership information, billing information, your purchases, your classes you sign up for at conference, and when your membership expires. However, I realize that you all might find a how to guide on logging into your account helpful. So here you go:

Step 1: Head to the website and click the login button. If you are on the mobile version of the site click the three lines on the upper right side of the screen then select the login icon which is the circle with a person in it.

Step Two: After clicking the sign in button you’ll actually see the signup page first. Here you’ll need to select the link in the text that says ‘Already a member? Log In’ Click on the text ‘log In’.

Step Three: The site is set up so you can login in with a google or Facebook account, but the best method is to log in with your email. However, if you signed up by using your Google or Facebook account you will always have to use the same login method. The verification checkbox is there because even we are no immune to the relentless barrage of bots on the internet and that checkbox blocks a lot of spam and attacks. Hit the log in button once you’ve put in your email, password, and checked the box.

Now what if you don’t remember your password? Fear not we have an automatic password recovery system set up! You can click on “Forgot Password” and run through the steps. It will send you an email to recover the password. If you don’t see it check the spam folder and add the website to your safe senders email list.

Step Four: Yay you’re logged in and will be redirected back to the homepage you’ll see your name at the top of the screen now. When you click on your name you’ll see a new drop down menu. Here is a quick rundown of what they mean

Quick rundown of what they mean

Profile: Your name and description, fully optional you never need to touch this section if you don’t want to. This information is only for you to update contact information with us, like a new phone, name or email.

My Wallet: What card or payment method is on file for your membership. Also can be used for conference tickets, classes, and t-shirt orders.

My Subscription/My Membership: Tells you your current membership status. If it is a one-time purchase, auto renewing, or if there was an error with your membership.

My Orders: Where your conference ticket order lives. Also, if you’ve ever ordered a T-shirt, coal, or anything else from the FABA shop it will show up here.

My Addresses: Your address, only important if you want to receive the printed Clinker Breaker.

My Bookings: Where all your conference classes are located.

My Groups: Ignore this for now… it will be used in the future.

My Account: How you update your login information, like email and password.

Keep in mind when purchasing conference tickets, signing up for classes, renewing membership, voting and so on it is best to be logged into your account. Actually for voting you have to be logged into your account with an active membership (or mail your ballot to Tia).

That is the how to guide on logging into your account! I am sure there will be questions. Please email them to webmaster@blacksmithing.org.