How to Join a Network on Facebook

The world has become a smaller place with the advent of Facebook. One is able to stay connected with people around the world for both work and pleasure. One not only connects with friends and family through Facebook, but also uses this popular social networking site for business. There are many companies around the world who offer their employees, in different cities or parts of the world to stay connected through Facebook. Not only do companies, but even colleges have their own networks where past and current alumni stay connected with each other.

Ways to Join a Network on Facebook

New Network
Any new member to Facebook family is prompted to join a network while making a profile on Facebook. One is offered four different types of networks on Facebook; school, city, regional and workplace. When you join a Facebook network you will be able to become a part of a wider horizon. You will not only be linked to people in your friends list, but also many others in a particular network. New to Facebook?

In order to join a network on Facebook, you need to click on 'My Accounts' link and select 'Networks'. The page will contain the list of networks that you are already a part of. If not, then you can start typing the name of the network you wish to join in the field provided. The field will auto-complete your network name as you begin to type. You may find a whole list of networks matching the words you type. Select the one that matches the network you wish to join. But you will have to provide an email address from a school, college or official work email address, that will be authenticated. You will receive a confirmation email from Facebook with instructions that will help you join a new network. You can then click the tab 'Join Network' and you will be a part of the new network. An individual can be a part of maximum 5 different networks. For example, college graduates can be a part of their school, college and place of work networks. Students can be a part of two different school networks, in case of transfers or graduate students.

Work Network
Joining a network on Facebook related to work is just as simple. You company first needs to distribute an official e-mail addresses to the employees. These official email addresses will help you create a workplace network for the employees. Use this work email address of your company domain to join the network pertaining to your company. You will receive a confirmation email for the same, stating that you have been accepted in the company's network.

Other than your company network, you can even join networks of other organizations or companies by typing in the company's name in field provided. From the auto-complete list, choose the company you wish to join. Then click the 'Join Network' tab and you will now be a part of the new network related to work.

High School Network
You will need to be a current high school student. You age should be between 13 years to 18 years. If one is above the age of 18 years, you will no longer be eligible to join the high school network on Facebook. However, you can add your high school information to the Education section in your profile. Type in the name of your high school and join its network. If your high school is not supported, you can contact the concerned officials at Facebook, along with information related to your high school.

College Network
Moving on to the next question how to join a college network on Facebook, you will need to first have a valid email address from the colleges that Facebook supports. Then you will need to check you email account for a confirmation email. It will contain information that will help authenticate your college email address. Follow the link and officially join a college network.

Regional Network
If you wish to join a regional or city network, all you need is an email address. Just select the name of the city or region you wish to join. Click on 'Join Network' and you will be a part of the network. For example, if you are living in Los Angeles, all you need to do is type the city name in network field box. Select the name of your city from the auto-complete list and click the join network tab.

Facebook Network Safely

Safety is the first thing that comes to one's mind before joining a new network. It is not necessary that every member of a network is your friend or acquaintance. There are many people who will be able to see your profile, once you are in the network loop. Before joining a network make sure you visit the Privacy Settings page to restrict your profile view. Only friends can see more than your name, network and profile photo. Make sure you make the network that you have joined, similar or close to your primary network. This primary network name will be visible next to your name. It will also influence the search results you are searching for.

A network on Facebook will allow you to interact with more people, other than your confirmed friends. You can browse through the profiles of those within the network. However, the information you will be able to view, will depend on their Privacy Settings. You will be able to see groups and learn about events that are related to your specific network. Once you join a network, you may receive more friend requests than usual. Therefore, be a bit cautious about who you add as a friend.