How to create a Facebook account

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Feeling inspired to set up a Facebook? Here's how to get you started.

Facebook is a social networking site that is super easy to sign up for and use. Facebook can be used to post pictures, share articles, join groups, and connect with friends. The setup process differs slightly, depending on whether you do this on desktop or through the mobile app, but we'll lay out both.

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Follow these steps to create a Facebook account.

How to create a Facebook account on desktop:

1. Go to the Facebook website

2. Select "Create New Account"

Select "Create New Account" to begin creating your Facebook account. Credit: screenshot: Facebook

3. Enter your information and select "Sign Up"

Enter your information and select "Sign Up" to create your Facebook account. Credit: screenshot: FAcebook

4. Facebook will send you a text or email to verify your account

5. Verify your account by clicking the link Facebook texted or emailed you

How to create a Facebook account on the Facebook app:

1. Download and open the Facebook app on iOS or Android

2. Select "Create Account"

Select "Create Account" to begin creating your Facebook account. Credit: screenshot: Facebook

3. Enter your first name and last name

Enter your first and last name. Credit: screenshot: facebook

4. Enter your birthday

5. Enter your gender

6. Enter your phone number and verify your account via the text Facebook sends you

7. Create your password

8. Select "Register"

There you have it! Now you're ready to start finding people you may know on Facebook.

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