Facebook is one of the most popular social networks in history. In January of this year, more than 2 million active users were registered in one month.
Its popularity means that many companies, businesses and certain users want to be part of a social network, whether they promote a product or a product or use it themselves.
Facebook lets you stay in touch with hundreds of friends at the same time and anywhere in the world: you can share photos, regions, videos, chat privately, explore your friends' photos, interact …
The range of tools offered by the social network is so great that newcomers to Facebook can feel frustrated or confused.
So if you are interested in being part of the Facebook community, but feel like something is missing, don't worry, at PCWorld we have created a mini guide to get you through your first steps with the Facebook world.
1. How to create a Facebook account
You are sure: you want to have your Facebook account. What, then, is the first step that we must follow?
Let's start with the most obvious: create an account. To do this you must log in to The official Facebook page.
On the main page you will see that the message appears to be logged into Facebook using your email or phone number and password. This category is intended for users who already have an account on the social network.
In your case, you will have to click & # 39; Subscribe to Facebook & # 39;, just below the button & # 39; Sign in & # 39 ;.
Next, you will be shown a series of boxes that you must fill in your details: name, surname, telephone, email address, date of birth, password, etc.
When completing all data click & # 39; Subscribe & # 39 ;. Remember that Facebook accepts accounts from real people, that is, the information they sign up for must be your actual data. It is important to know that impersonation is a criminal.
By clicking on the register, you will be accepting the terms and conditions of use of Facebook, so it is a good idea to check it before continuing.
You might be interested in our article face recognition to log on to Facebook.
2. Find friends on Facebook
What is Facebook without friends? Not at all. If you have no friends on Facebook the social network doesn't mean much, which is why the first step is to find your friends.
Facebook will send you suggestions from friends based on your email contacts.
When you see a list, you can decide who will send a friend request or not. When you post an app you just have to wait for someone else to accept you so that you can eventually become friends on Facebook.
If you want to search for a specific person, you will have to type their name in the search engine from the top of the page bar and it will appear all the people registered on Facebook with the same name or words.
3. Add content to your Facebook profile
To access your Facebook page, tap on the icon with your picture and your name at the top of the window, next to the button & # 39; Start & # 39 ;.
Under your cover photo and profile picture, you will see a dialog box with a question & # 39; What do you think? & # 39;, it's in this space where you can publish your texts, phrases, thoughts, pictures, videos, gif, etc.
If you click on the question it will open a window. If you want to enter text only, you can type what you want and then click & # 39; Publish & # 39; Your message will appear on your profile and on your friends' news wall so that, if they wish, they can communicate.
If you also want to publish some content (or instead), you should only look at the options that appear below the text box: image / video, mood / activity, location, GIF, survey, list, etc. . You have so many choices!
4. What are your friends doing on Facebook?
Facebook is a social network that, in addition to publishing its content, allows you to enjoy the content of your friends.
When you click the button & # 39; Home & # 39; You will find yourself on the wall of your stories. On it you can see your friends' most recent posts on Facebook.
When you scroll down, this post will appear based on the time allotted and how often you visit each friend's profiles.
Each post will allow for different types of communication:
- Button & # 39; I love it & # 39;: If you hover your mouse over the icon without clicking, you will see a window with different response symbols displayed. These pictures will let you show how you feel about the post you are seeing.
The post can make you angry, you can love it, you can love it, it can make you funny… Facebook is a social network designed to work together, so don't hesitate to express yourself! - Comment: If you choose to express your feelings verbally, you must click the & # 39; comment & # 39; and leave a comment or comment on your video, photo or text.
Remember to remain respectful and not use discriminatory language that promotes hatred or violence since Facebook will be entitled to it. cancel your account - Share: If you like the post too much, or if you are so angry that you want to write on your wall, you can do so using the "share" button.
If you click & # 39; share & # 39; a window with different options is displayed: you can share it on your wall for all your friends to see and interact with; send it as a message; or share it with a friend's biography or on another page.
5. Post private messages on Facebook
Facebook also gives you the ability to communicate with your friends in private, that is, unless another contact is able to read your conversation.
To chat with your friends on Facebook, click the button & # 39; Messages & # 39; This button is located in the top bar, to the right of the & # 39; s application request & # 39 ;, shaped like a speech bubble with a lightning bar inside.
Clicking on & # 39; Messages & # 39; will open all initiated conversations, that is, you'll be able to read messages sent by friends you haven't read yet.
In this window, you'll see that at the top you have different options, including & # 39; message requests & # 39; If you click this section you will see messages sent by Facebook users not on your friends list.
You can decide whether or not to accept a chat with someone not on your Facebook friends list.
The other two options in this message window are: & # 39; New Group & # 39; and & # 39; New message & # 39; Like WhatsApp, Facebook allows you to send group messages, when you click, you can choose from your list of friends you want to be part of that chat group.
If you want to send a message to one person, click & # 39; New message & # 39;, and in the & # 39; Ye & # 39; Write down the person's name.
If you use Facebook on your mobile phone, we recommend that you download the free Facebook Messenger app. This app is designed to enable you to use the Facebook messaging service on your mobile device in the same way as WhatsApp.
You can download the Android app by clicking on this link.
6. How to create an event on Facebook
Did you know you can invite people to your birthday party via Facebook? And schedule a hangout with old friends? Facebook has a tool for & # 39; Create an event that you can call your friends to attend a specific event.
To create an event, you'll need to click the & # 39; Start & # 39 ;, button, then, on the left of the page, in the name & # 39; Events & # 39;
Once in & # 39; Events & # 39 ;, click the Crear + Create event button & # 39;
You can choose between creating a private event, so that only those people you invite can access the information, or create a public event, so that any user can view and search for it, even if you're not on your friends list.
When selecting one of the options will open a window where you will have to fill in all the relevant information about the event, that is, the name of the event, when and when it will happen and a description of what will happen.
You can also select an image or video ending the event and customize the invitation according to your preferences and preferences.
Once the event is established and the invitations are sent, you will be able to see who will attend, not attend or even attend your event. It's a very useful way to organize hangouts or call a large number of people to exciting events.
7. How to create a Facebook page
This tool is probably the best-selling item, because it allows you to create a general page about the company, brand, celebrity, website, etc.
It's a great way to advertise your project, using Facebook as a way to get a product or product from your Facebook friends.
To create a page, you'll need to return to the screen of & # 39; Home & # 39; click the icon Pages & # 39; to the left of the screen, and finally, to the green top icon & # 39; Create Page & # 39;
Now you have to choose whether to use your page to add a place or a local business? Product type? Defending a cause or creating a community around a particular topic?
Select the most appropriate option and proceed by completing all the requested information step by step until you reach the end.
Don't forget to invite all your friends on Facebook to like your page to get a greater number of followers.
Don't forget to follow the page PCWorld Spain on Facebook!
8. How to create a team on Facebook
Facebook groups are often used as a place for discussion or exchange of information, ideas or products among various Facebook users interested in the same topic.
According to Facebook, "teams are the best choice for specifying multiple topics and connecting with the people you want. Share photos and videos, hold discussions, make plans and more."
For example, there are groups of Spanish people living in London, where tactics, research, tips or events are relevant to all Spanish residents in the British capital. How to create a team?
If you have a clear idea of the concept, and want to create space for exchanging ideas, go back to this page & # 39; Home & # 39;, click the left lane & # 39; Groups & # 39; and then click & # 39; Create a group & # 39;
A window will open when you have to enter the name you selected for your group, and you will have to add other people to the group.
You can choose the type of privacy you want, there are three options for this, which Facebook integrates into:
- Community group: Anyone can see their group, members and posts.
- Closed group: Anyone can search the group and see who they are. Only members can see the post.
- Private Group: Only members can search the group and see the posts.
9. How to create your own Facebook account
If you are tired of Facebook and want to activate your account without turning it off completely, you can activate it.
To activate your Facebook account, click the small arrow icon in the top right bar of the page, next to the question mark. Click & # 39; Configuration & # 39;
In settings, make sure you're in the category & # 39; General & # 39;, then click & # 39; Edit & # 39; the last of the options: & # 39; Manage your account & # 39 ;.
You will see that many options will appear. Below you will find the & # 39; section to activate your account & # 39; Facebook says activating your account will activate your profile and delete your name, photo and more content shared on Facebook.
However, Facebook notifies you that some people may continue to see certain information, such as your name on their friends list or messages you have sent.
If you still want to activate your account, click & # 39; Activate the account & # 39 ;. Facebook can ask for your password or ask you to select one of the options to explain why you want to disable your Facebook account.
If you go through these two steps, you will be able to create your Facebook account until you want to use it again.
If you want to permanently delete your account, you can read our article How to delete my Facebook account, where we explain the steps you must follow to complete the process.
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