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Not all Friendica sites allow open registration.
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Not all Friendica sites allow open registration.
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If registration is allowed, you will see a "Register" link immediately below the login prompt on the site home page.
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If registration is allowed, you will see a "Register" link immediately below the login prompt on the site's home page.
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Following this link will take you to the site registration page.
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Following this link will take you to the site registration page.
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The strength of our network is that lots of different sites are all completely compatible with each other.
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The strength of our network is that lots of different sites are all completely compatible with each other.
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If the site you're visting doesn't allow registration, or you think you might prefer another one, you can find a [list of public servers here](https://dir.friendica.social/servers), and find one that meets your needs.
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If the site you're visting doesn't allow registration, or you think you might prefer another one, there is a [list of public servers here](https://dir.friendica.social/servers) and hopefully you will find one that meets your needs.
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If you'd like to have your own server, you can do that too.
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If you'd like to have your own server, you can do that too.
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Visit [the Friendica website](http://friendi.ca/) to download the code with setup instructions.
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Visit [the Friendica website](http://friendi.ca/) to download the code with setup instructions.
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Due to the way that the nickname is used, it has some limitations.
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Due to the way that the nickname is used, it has some limitations.
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It must contain only US-ASCII text characters and numbers, and must also start with a text character.
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It must contain only US-ASCII text characters and numbers, and must also start with a text character.
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It also must be unique on this system.
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It also must be unique on this system.
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This is used in many places to identify your account, and once set - cannot be changed.
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This is used in many places to identify your account, and once set it cannot be changed.
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###Directory Publishing
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###Directory Publishing
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The registration form also allows you to choose whether or not to list your account in the online directory.
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The registration form also allows you to choose whether or not to list your account in the online directory of your node.
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This is like a "phone book" and you may choose to be unlisted.
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This is like a "phone book" and you may choose to be unlisted.
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We recommend that you select 'Yes' so that other people (friends, family, etc.) will be able to find you.
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We recommend that you select 'Yes' so that other people (friends, family, etc.) will be able to find you.
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If you choose 'No', you will essentially be invisible and have few opportunities for interaction.
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If you choose 'No', you will essentially be invisible and have few opportunities for interaction.
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Once you have provided the necessary details, click the 'Register' button.
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Once you have provided the necessary details, click the 'Register' button.
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An email will be sent to you providing your account login details.
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An email will be sent to you providing your account login details.
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Please watch your email (including spam folders) for your registration details and initial password.
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Please check your email (including spam folders) for your registration details and initial password.
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Login Page
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On the 'Login' page, please enter your login information that was provided during registration.
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On the 'Login' page, please enter your login information that was provided during registration.
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You may use either your nickname or email address as a Login Name.
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You may use either your nickname or email address as a Login Name.
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If you use your account to manage multiple '[Pages](help/Pages)' and these all have the same email address, please enter the nickname for the account you wish to manage.
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If you use your account to manage other accounts and these all have the same email address, please enter the nickname for the account you wish to manage.
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*If* your account has been OpenID enabled, you may use your OpenID address as a login name and leave the password blank.
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If your account has been OpenID enabled, you may use your OpenID address as a login name and leave the password blank.
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You will be redirected to your OpenID provider to complete your authorisation.
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You will be redirected to your OpenID provider to complete your authorisation.
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Otherwise, enter your password.
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Otherwise, enter your password.
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Getting Started
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Getting Started
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A ['Tips for New Members'](newmember) link will show up on your network and home pages for two weeks to provide some important Getting Started information.
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A link with ['Tips for New Members'](newmember) will show up on your network and home pages for two weeks providing key information for getting started.
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Retrieving Personal Data
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Retrieving Personal Data
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* [Profiles](help/Profiles)
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* [Profiles](help/Profiles)
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* [Global Directory](help/Making-Friends#1_1)
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* [Groups and Privacy](help/Groups-and-Privacy)
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* [Groups and Privacy](help/Groups-and-Privacy)
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* [Move Account](help/Move-Account)
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* [Move Account](help/Move-Account)
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