I just started an alliance and have a few members. Didn't have a problem setting up ranks but I don't know how to assign members to the various ranks? Also I'm not sure I understand all the rights such as "kick/manage user" and "right hand." Does placing a check in the box does that give the individual rank that right? Thanks for any assistance you can give.

Alliance -> Manage Alliance -> Manage Members -> At functions column of each user, there is a tiny image where on mouse over will display Change rank; Click it

Kick/Manage User gives permission to members having this rank to kick and change ranks of users.
Right Hand I am unsure but I think it bestows all abilities except disband alliance(perhaps this as well).

Does placing a check in the box does that give the individual rank that right ?

-Yes

Thanks. That helped.

I was under the impression the "Right Hand" option was used for transferring of leadership in an alliance, but with the different transfer button now, it is a useless option.

i need help, how do you send a request to a person that you want in your alliance?

oh also srry but how many people can there be in an alliance

To answer both questions, you have to send a private message to the person you want in your alliance, and you can have as many people as you want in your alliance.

oh ok thanx and so when i send the private message to the other player they can just send their request to my alliance

Yep

Also, for future reference, please don't gravedig or double post. You can make a new topic if what you want to talk about isn't on the first page or so. There's also an edit button to add on to your previous posts.

Good luck on the alliance