New Login to Enhance Security,

Reduce Spam and Offer Premium Content

LINCOLNTON — In an effort to create a more secure and interactive experience, LincolnHerald.com has introduced a new login feature for readers. Starting this month, visitors will notice that while some articles remain open for public access, others are restricted to registered users only. This change aims to reduce spam, provide premium content for subscribers and allow readers to enjoy a more personalized experience.

The decision to implement login requirements comes as part of a broader effort to foster greater interaction and engagement with the content while safeguarding the online community’s interests. By encouraging visitors to log in, Lincoln Herald aims to provide readers with access to exclusive features, such as bookmarking articles, saving personal preferences and participating in discussions with their verified accounts.

At LincolnHerald.com, we’re dedicated to creating a welcoming, enjoyable space where you can connect with the community and stay informed on local stories. By adding a login system, we’re enhancing security for our readers and offering access to exclusive, subscriber-only content. This update allows us to build on what makes the Lincoln Herald unique delivering reliable information and strengthening a more engaged community of readers.

What to Expect as a Registered User

The registration process only requires basic already public information and the security of your data remains a top priority. By logging in, readers can take advantage of several new features and benefits:

·         Premium Content Access: While some stories will stay accessible to all, more in-depth, exclusive content will be available only to logged-in users and subscribers.

·         Enhanced Security: Verifying accounts helps eliminate spam, unwanted comments by fake accounts and bots, creating a safer, more authentic space for readers to interact.

·         Interactive Features: Registered users can save articles, bookmark favorite stories, have access to more features as they are installed and make changes to their preferences, allowing them to return to the content they love.

·         Profile Customization: Readers can add a profile photo and adjust personal settings by clicking their name at the top left and selecting “Profile.”

How to Manage Your Settings

To recap, once logged in, readers can easily manage their settings by clicking on their profile name at the top of the page and selecting profile or my preferences. This allows users to change their password, view saved stories, update their profile photo and access other personalization options to enhance their experience.

Lincoln Herald will continue prioritizing transparency in how it handles user information and will employ the latest security standards to protect data privacy.

Get Started on LincolnHerald.com Today!

Setting up an account is easy and only takes a few minutes. Readers can register by clicking “Signup” at the top right corner of the homepage and fill out the required boxes. For assistance, please contact our support team at LH@LincolnHerald.com

To reset your password on LincolnHerald.com, follow these steps:

1.       Go to the Login Page: Click on the "Login" button at the top right of the homepage.

2.       Select 'Forgot Password?: Below the password field, click on the "Forgot Password?" link.

3.       Enter Your Email: Provide the email address associated with your account, then click "Submit."

4.       Check Your Email: You’ll receive an email with a link to reset your password. (If you don’t see it, check your spam or junk folder.)

5.       Follow the Link: Click on the link in the email to set a new password.

6.       Set Your New Password: Enter and confirm your new password, then submit the form to complete the reset.

As LincolnHerald.com evolves to meet the needs of its community, we are excited to bring these new features to readers and ensure that Lincoln County continues to have a secure, reliable source for local news. Thank you for trusting us to deliver the news that matters to you and we look forward to welcoming you into our verified community of readers.

For more information contact us with any questions at LH@Lincolnherald.com