If registration is allowed, you will see a "Register" link immediately below the login prompt on the site's home page.
Following this link will take you to the site registration page.
The strength of our network is that lots of different sites are all completely compatible with each other.
-If the site you're visting doesn't allow registration, or you think you might prefer another one, there is a [list of public servers here](https://dir.friendica.social/servers) and hopefully you will find one that meets your needs.
+If the site you're visiting doesn't allow registration, or you think you might prefer another one, there is a [list of public servers here](https://dir.friendica.social/servers) and hopefully you will find one that meets your needs.
If you'd like to have your own server, you can do that too.
Visit [the Friendica website](http://friendi.ca/) to download the code with setup instructions.
If you have an OpenID account elsewhere and wish to use it, enter the address into this field and click 'Register'.
Friendica will attempt to extract as much information as possible from your OpenID provider and return to this page with those items already filled in.
-### Your Full Name
+### Your Display Name
-Please provide your full name **as you would like it to be displayed on this system**.
-Most people use their real name for this, but you're under no obligation to do so yourself.
+Please provide your display name **as you would like it to be displayed on this system**.
+Some people use their real name for this, but you're under no obligation to do so yourself.
### Email Address
### Nickname
A nickname is used to generate web addresses for many of your personal pages, and is also treated like an email address when establishing communications with others.
-Due to the way that the nickname is used, it has some limitations.
+Due to the way that the nickname is used, it has some limitations.
It must contain only US-ASCII text characters and numbers, and must also start with a text character.
-It also must be unique on this system.
+It also must be unique on this system.
This is used in many places to identify your account, and once set it cannot be changed.
This is like a "phone book" and you may choose to be unlisted.
We recommend that you select 'Yes' so that other people (friends, family, etc.) will be able to find you.
If you choose 'No', you will essentially be invisible and have few opportunities for interaction.
-Whichever you choose, this can be changed any time from your Settings page after you login.
+Whichever you choose, this can be changed any time from your Settings page after you login.
### Register
Once you have provided the necessary details, click the 'Register' button.
An email will be sent to you providing your account login details.
-Please check your email (including spam folders) for your registration details and initial password.
+Please check your email (including spam folders) for your registration details and initial password.
Login Page
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On the 'Login' page, please enter your login information that was provided during registration.
-You may use either your nickname or email address as a Login Name.
+You may use either your nickname or email address as a Login Name.
If you use your account to manage other accounts and these all have the same email address, please enter the nickname for the account you wish to manage.
If your account has been OpenID enabled, you may use your OpenID address as a login name and leave the password blank.
-You will be redirected to your OpenID provider to complete your authorisation.
+You will be redirected to your OpenID provider to complete your authorisation.
Otherwise, enter your password.
This will have been initially provided in your registration email message.
-Your password is case-sensitive, so please check your 'Caps Lock' key if you are having difficulty logging in.
+Your password is case-sensitive, so please check your 'Caps Lock' key if you are having difficulty logging in.
Changing Your Password
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* [Profiles](help/Profiles)
-* [Global Directory](help/Making-Friends#The+Directories)
+* [Global Directory](help/Making-Friends#The+Directories)
-* [Groups and Privacy](help/Groups-and-Privacy)
+* [Circles and Privacy](help/Circles-and-Privacy)
* [Move Account](help/Move-Account)
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