+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.