+You'll also see a link to a **Global Directory**.
+There are several global directories across the globe that regularly exchange information with each other.
+The specific global directory that you see usually depends on where your server is located.
+If you click through to the global directory, you will be presented with a list of everybody who choses to be listed across all instances of Friendica.
+You will also see a "Show Community Groups" link, which will direct you to Groups.
+You connect to people and groups the same way, public groups will automatically accept your introduction, whereas private groups and some individual users will need to manually approve it.