How to Join A Work Network On Facebook

Facebook creates connections between people who live, work and go to school together. By registering for a work network, you expand your Facebook universe. The site offers co-workers at supported companies the chance to network both for work and fun.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Facebook account
• Computer with Internet access
• Valid email from a supported company

Join a Work Network

1. Log on to Facebook (see Resources below). If you have recently registered, you will see a welcome screen with steps for getting started. Number 1 is joining a network.

2. Click on "My Account" from the navigation menu if you do not get the new user welcome page. Choose the "Networks" tab. You should each of the networks you already belong to.

3. Enter a work email address in the appropriate form and click "Join Work Network." You must have a valid email address from an approved company to join a work network (see Resources below).

4. Watch your email for the confirmation that should arrive immediately. Just click on the link to authenticate your email address, and you're all set on your new work network. If you do not receive the email, visit the Facebook Help section (see Resources below).

5. Browse for coworkers. Once you have signed up for a work network, you may browse other users in your network. You will only be able to see their names and photos unless you request them as friends.

Change Your Primary Network

6. Decide which network you would like people to see first when you add friends, leave notes and send messages.

7. Follow the "My Accounts" link from the navigation menu.

8. Select the "Networks" tab of the My Accounts page. You should see all of the networks you have joined, along with the ability to add another.

9. Click on the "Make Primary" link next to the network you want to identify with most. The change will take effect immediately.

Tips & Warnings

• If your company is not approved, suggest a new network (see Resources below).
• Take a few minutes to change your privacy settings after you add each new network. Facebook allows you to customize your privacy level to ensure only the people you want to see your profile can.
• If someone has contacted you inappropriately, start by blocking him or her from the My Privacy page.

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on 6/6/2009 Step 2 is inaccurate because there is no "My Account" at the top. Instead you have to hold your mouse over Settings at the top