How to Register and Join Facebook

Facebook is a popular social networking site that allows you to connect with friends, school and business contacts. Facebook is open to everyone. However, you must register to access an account. Complete these steps to register and join Facebook.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

1. Visit Facebook online. Access the website homepage, click on the "Sign Up" button to be taken to a form to register.

2. Enter in your full name, a valid email address and birthday. Add in your status for high school, college/graduate school or work in the "I am" section. For unaffiliated registration select "None of the above."

3. Choose a password. Enter in a unique password that is easy to remember. Facebook requires creation of a password of at least six characters.

4. Complete the security check. Identify the words or numbers used and type them in.

5. Read the "Terms of Use" and "Privacy Policy." Check the box to mark your agreement with the terms of both.

6. Click on the "Sign Up Now!" button at the bottom of the page. Wait for redirection to a thank you page.

7. Go to your email inbox and click on the confirmation page from Facebook. Follow the email link to confirm your registration. Check spam and junk mail folders if the confirmation email can't be located.

Tips & Warnings

• To network on Facebook register with a work or school email address.

• Facebook offers an extensive help section for problems with joining the site.

Resources

• Go to Facebook to join and start networking with contacts.