Creating Facebook Account

Go to www.facebook.com The Facebook homepage is pictured below. You will see a blue box on the lower right side that allows you to create an account immediately.

Start by entering your name (or your first name and last initial, if you prefer for more anonymity), email address, and a password for your account.



Tip: AVOID creating a profile with the name of your organization, rather than an actual name, Facebook requires accounts to represent real individuals. If don’t want to use your own name, try using a first name and last initial.

After you have registered, you will see a blue toolbar at the top of the screen and a search bar and series of applications (photos, videos, groups, events, etc.) along the left side of the screen. Both the top and left-side toolbars remain there no matter where you go on Facebook.

1. Add Friends
The best way to begin building a base on Facebook is by connecting with the individuals you
already know. Facebook prompts you to search for friends with existing accounts by uploading
your address book. There are three steps to this process, but, for faster setup or to prevent
Facebook from having access to your address book, you can skip the first two steps. You are
able to perform these searches later, if you choose.

The third step in searching for friends prompts you to choose a network. Networks are predetermined identification categories by college, geography, or employer. Networks help new contacts find you and vice versa. You can opt not to join any networks.

Also, tell your friends, co-workers, family members, and ACT that you have created a Facebook
account and ask them to add you as a friend. Once you have notified them, make sure to regularly check the “Inbox” area of your page to approve friend requests. Nobody can be a part of your network until you approve their friend requests.

When asking friends for their Facebook information, also ask them to alert their friends to your profile and to encourage their friends to add you as a friend as well. Your friends are likely to have Facebook friends who live in your area, so encouraging their association with your Facebook profile gives you an opportunity to recruit new members, donors, and volunteers.