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+.. _package-index:
+
+**********************************
+Registering with the Package Index
+**********************************
+
+The Python Package Index (PyPI) holds meta-data describing distributions
+packaged with distutils. The distutils command :command:`register` is used to
+submit your distribution's meta-data to the index. It is invoked as follows::
+
+   python setup.py register
+
+Distutils will respond with the following prompt::
+
+   running register
+   We need to know who you are, so please choose either:
+    1. use your existing login,
+    2. register as a new user,
+    3. have the server generate a new password for you (and email it to you), or
+    4. quit
+   Your selection [default 1]:
+
+Note: if your username and password are saved locally, you will not see this
+menu.
+
+If you have not registered with PyPI, then you will need to do so now. You
+should choose option 2, and enter your details as required. Soon after
+submitting your details, you will receive an email which will be used to confirm
+your registration.
+
+Once you are registered, you may choose option 1 from the menu. You will be
+prompted for your PyPI username and password, and :command:`register` will then
+submit your meta-data to the index.
+
+You may submit any number of versions of your distribution to the index. If you
+alter the meta-data for a particular version, you may submit it again and the
+index will be updated.
+
+PyPI holds a record for each (name, version) combination submitted. The first
+user to submit information for a given name is designated the Owner of that
+name. They may submit changes through the :command:`register` command or through
+the web interface. They may also designate other users as Owners or Maintainers.
+Maintainers may edit the package information, but not designate other Owners or
+Maintainers.
+
+By default PyPI will list all versions of a given package. To hide certain
+versions, the Hidden property should be set to yes. This must be edited through
+the web interface.
+
+
+.. _pypirc:
+
+The .pypirc file
+================
+
+The format of the :file:`.pypirc` file is formated as follows::
+
+   [server-login]
+   repository: <repository-url>
+   username: <username>
+   password: <password>
+
+*repository* can be ommitted and defaults to ``http://www.python.org/pypi``.
+
+