Join Docking@Home: Getting Started Guide (Step 3 of 3)

Start Docking! Joining Docking@Home is extremely easy - it takes just 3 steps, which we will walk you through.

There are several places to choose how BOINC uses your computer.

Preferences can be set by visiting the Docking@Home preferences page . These preferences are referred to as “global” and will affect any computer on which you run Docking@Home.
Preferences are also available from two places within the BOINC manager. These preferences are “local” and affect all BOINC projects running on this particular computer.
- In the Simple View, the preferences tab at the bottom of the window.
- In the Advanced and Grid Views, the Advanced->Preferences… menu option.

Click thumbnail for larger image

Set up a profile ! Create a community profile. Maybe you’ll even get to be user of the day!
Join a team ! You can team up with users with similar interests and affiliations. Teams can group statistics together and complete. Find a team or start your own!
Get Add-ons ! Utilize a variety of logging/statistical/fun add-ons.
Learn about our Rules and Policies

If you’ve encountered an issue or have any questions regarding Docking@Home or BOINC, there are several places to look for answers:

The Docking@Home FAQ : Maybe your problem is a common one. There are lots of answers here.
The Docking@Home Message Boards : If your question wasn’t answered in the FAQ, chances are it has been on the message board. And if it hasn’t, ASK! The veterans and staff members would love to help.
The BOINC Wiki : A good place to look for all things BOINC.
BOINC Live Help / Email : Lets you talk one-on-one with experienced BOINC users. Volunteers speaking many languages are available! Note: The live help uses Skype , which will need to be downloaded and installed on your computer.
Docking@Home Server Status Page : Check to see if you aren’t getting any work because there is a problem on our end.