+You'll also see a link to the **Global Directory**.
+If you click through to the global directory, you will be presented with a list of everybody who chose to be listed across all instances of Friendica.
+You will also see a "Show Community Forums" link, which will direct you to Groups, Forums and Fanpages.
+You connect to people, groups and forums in the same way, except groups and forums will automatically accept your introduction request, whereas a human will approve you manually.
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+Connect to other Friendica users
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+Visit their profile.
+Just beneath their profile picture will be the word 'Connect' (we're assuming this is an English language profile).
+Click that 'Connect' button.
+It will take you to a 'Connect' form.
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+The form is going to ask you for your Identity Address.
+This is necessary so that this person's website can find yours.