How to Join a Yahoo! Group

How to Join a Yahoo Yahoo! Group
No matter what your interests are, there are many people who are interested in the same things. Yahoo Groups is one online community where you can find others with similar interests and hobbies.

1. Create a Yahoo account. In order to access Yahoo Groups you will need a Yahoo account.
   

   • Create an account by going to www.Yahoo.com and clicking “Mail.”
   • Follow the prompts to create a new account.^[1]
   • You will need to provide a username and password
   • Choose a username that you do not mind having people see. Once you are in a group other people will see this name.
   • You will use this username and password to log in to Yahoo Groups.
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   Remember to protect yourself. Be Internet safe by following some simple guidelines.
   

   • You may want to make up a username (avoid using your real name for privacy).
   • When creating a password, do not use your birthdate, Social Security number or consecutive numbers or letters (1234 or abcd).
   • Do not share your password with anyone. If you write it down, keep it in a safe place.
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   Login with an existing account. If you already have a Yahoo email account, you do not have to create another for Yahoo Groups.
   

   • Log in to your Yahoo email account at https://login.yahoo.com/.
   • Click on "Groups" at the top of the screen to access Yahoo Groups.

   
   

   Part Two of Five:
   Finding GroupsEdit

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      Find a group by browsing. Select from the different categories listed on the Yahoo Groups main page found at www.groups.yahoo.com.
      

      • Categories include Business & Finance, Computers & Internet, Family & Home, Government & Politics, Hobbies & Crafts, Romance & Relationships, Schools & Education, and many more.
      • Start looking for a group by clicking on any of these categories.
      • Clicking on a group name will reveal a description of the group.^[2]
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      Find a group by searching. If you know the name of the group you want to join, you can search for it.2
      • Use the search box at the top of the Yahoo Groups main page and type in the keyword(s) for the group you’re looking for.
      • Click the “Search Groups” button beside the search box to begin your search.
      • You may need to try a few combinations of keywords until you find the correct group.