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There are two stages:
 
There are two stages:
 
# [[#How do I sign up for My Freecycle?|Getting a My Freecycle ID]]
 
# [[#How do I sign up for My Freecycle?|Getting a My Freecycle ID]]
 
# [[#How do I join the group?|Joining the Group]]
 
# [[#How do I join the group?|Joining the Group]]
To sign up for My Freecycle, please visit [http://my.freecycle.org http://my.freecycle.org]
 
[[Image:signupform.jpg]]
 
If you have not signed up with My Freecycle, please go to the signup form and create your account for free. [http://my.freecycle.org/signup http://my.freecycle.org/signup]
 
  
A temporary password will be sent to your email address. After retrieving the password, login to [http://my.freecycle.org http://my.freecycle.org] with your username and temporary password. Be sure to enter your password exactly as it was emailed to you, as the characters are case sensitive.
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After logging in, you will be prompted to change your password. After changing it, please click 'Save New Password'. The next time you login, please use your new password.  
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If you have not signed up before with Freecycle.org, please go to the signup form and create your account for free. [http://my.freecycle.org/signup http://my.freecycle.org/signup]
  
From here, you can add the (Group Name) group, by click on the 'My Groups' tab and entering (Group Name) into the search area.
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[[Image:signupform.jpg]]
If you already have a Yahoo ID, then breath a sigh of relief - you can skip that part and go straight to [[#Joining the Group|Joining the Group]].
 
 
 
= How do I get a Yahoo ID? =
 
  
First, go to http://groups.yahoo.com and click '''Sign Up''':
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You will need to pick a unique username and enter a valid email address that you read.  Usernames must be between 4 and 32 characters in length, start with a letter or number, and may only contain alphanumeric characters (A-Z, 0-9), underscores (_) and plus (+) or minus (-) signs. You must pick your own password at sign up.
  
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You’ll need to answer some questions to create a Yahoo ID.  These answers don’t need to be truthful if you’re concerned about privacy.  
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From here, you will be redirected to a page that looks like this:  
  
Yahoo will encourage you to create an email address with them, though you can change this in a minute.
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[[Image:notamember.jpg]]
  
= How do I join the group? =
 
  
Once you’ve got a Yahoo ID, go to the '''home page''' of your local group, which you [[How_To_Sign_Up#How_do_I_find_my_local_group.3F|found earlier]]. Over on the right hand side you'll see a button:
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Find a group near you by typing in your location. 
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If you would prefer to see all of the groups in your region, you can take a look [[How_To_Sign_Up|here]].
  
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Once you choose which group you are most local to, you will have the option to "Go to group page" or "Join this group".
  
Click this, and follow the instructions.   
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WHen you click on "Go to group page," the page will have listings of items people are offering, scroll to the bottom of the page (below all of the listings) and you will see the words "Join this group"Click on this message and you're done!
  
If you want to use a different email address, you can do so here:
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But be careful to check your emails to make sure you don't miss any emails from the group, particularly when you first join.
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But be careful to check your Yahoo address, to make sure you don't miss any emails from the group, particularly when you first join.
 
 
   
 
   
 
You should choose the '''Message Delivery''' option which is right for you, though you can [[Mail Delivery Options|change it later]].
 
You should choose the '''Message Delivery''' option which is right for you, though you can [[Mail Delivery Options|change it later]].
* '''Individual Emails''' means you see each item as it’s sent to the group.  Edinburgh is a busy group, so you’ll get a lot of emails each day.
 
* '''Daily Digest''' batches the mails up, which is more manageable, though some items go quickly and so will have gone by the time you see them.
 
* '''Special Notices''' is for reading the group via the Web, instead of email.
 
  
Please don't use Web Only. Some groups may change members using this option to '''Special Notices''' to ensure their email address is valid.
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* '''One for each post''' means you receive an email for each post. Some groups are quite busy, so you'll get a lot of emails every day. See tips for managing those emails here. [[Email_issues#Tips_To_Organize_All-of_the_New_Emails_You_Are_Getting|Organizing Emails]] Note: You can still view posts on the Web, where they appear before they show up in email.
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* '''Email digest''' batches the mails up, which you may find more manageable. Some items go quickly and so will have gone by the time you see them in your digest.
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* '''None apart from ADMINs''' is for reading the posts on the Web, instead of email. The only email you'll receive will be occasional notices from the moderators.
  
Then click the ''Join'' button, and you're done!
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Once you've applied, normally, you will receive instructions by email. 
  
Once you've applied, you'll get instructions by email. 
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<font color=red>Please make sure you check your '''junk mail''' or '''spam''' folder, in case the emails you get back are put there by mistake.</font>
<font color=red>Please make sure you check your '''junk mail''' or '''spam''' folder, in case the mails you get back are put there by mistake.</font>
 
  
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Please read these carefully, as they contain important information about  
 
Please read these carefully, as they contain important information about  
 
* how to get your membership approved (if your group does this)
 
* how to get your membership approved (if your group does this)
* how your group works.  Some rules vary from group to group, too.
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* how your group works.  Some rules vary from group to group.
  
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Once you've joined, you can also get more information in [[How To Use Freecycle]].
 
Once you've joined, you can also get more information in [[How To Use Freecycle]].
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There are two stages:

  1. Getting a My Freecycle ID
  2. Joining the Group

How do I get a Freecycle.org ID?

If you have not signed up before with Freecycle.org, please go to the signup form and create your account for free. http://my.freecycle.org/signup

Signupform.jpg

You will need to pick a unique username and enter a valid email address that you read. Usernames must be between 4 and 32 characters in length, start with a letter or number, and may only contain alphanumeric characters (A-Z, 0-9), underscores (_) and plus (+) or minus (-) signs. You must pick your own password at sign up.

How do I join the group?

From here, you will be redirected to a page that looks like this:

Notamember.jpg


Find a group near you by typing in your location. If you would prefer to see all of the groups in your region, you can take a look here.

Once you choose which group you are most local to, you will have the option to "Go to group page" or "Join this group".

WHen you click on "Go to group page," the page will have listings of items people are offering, scroll to the bottom of the page (below all of the listings) and you will see the words "Join this group". Click on this message and you're done!

But be careful to check your emails to make sure you don't miss any emails from the group, particularly when you first join.

You should choose the Message Delivery option which is right for you, though you can change it later.

  • One for each post means you receive an email for each post. Some groups are quite busy, so you'll get a lot of emails every day. See tips for managing those emails here. Organizing Emails Note: You can still view posts on the Web, where they appear before they show up in email.
  • Email digest batches the mails up, which you may find more manageable. Some items go quickly and so will have gone by the time you see them in your digest.
  • None apart from ADMINs is for reading the posts on the Web, instead of email. The only email you'll receive will be occasional notices from the moderators.

What next?

Once you've applied, normally, you will receive instructions by email.

Please make sure you check your junk mail or spam folder, in case the emails you get back are put there by mistake.

Please read these carefully, as they contain important information about

  • how to get your membership approved (if your group does this)
  • how your group works. Some rules vary from group to group.

Once you've joined, you can also get more information in How To Use Freecycle.



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