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+title: Join the community chat
+aliases:
+  - /community/how-to-join-mattermost/
+  - /community/how-to/join-mattermost/
+linkTitle: Join the chat
+---
+
+# How to join the community chat
+
+The Open Terms Archive community concentrates interactions on an instant chat platform where every contributor and user is welcome. The following how-to guide will help you get into the community chat.
+
+## 1. Create an account
+
+**Use this [invitation link](https://community.opentermsarchive.org/signup_user_complete/?id=fb1tb45hnfnk3c88btjhsjoomc&md=link&sbr=fa) and create an account.**
+
+After successful login, you will be automatically be added to the **~announcements** channel.
+
+## 2. Profile setup
+
+Once you're all set, the next thing is to set up your profile. A complete profile sets you up for meaningful interactions and connections with members interested in tracking the same terms.
+
+This includes adding your full name, user name, pseudo (nickname), role, and profile picture.
+
+New members can set up their profiles by following these steps:
+
+1. Navigate to the uppermost right corner and click on the profile icon
+2. Click on the “Edit” button to edit any details of your choice.
+
+## 3. Introduce yourself
+
+After joining the Open Terms Archive chat, members are encouraged to introduce themselves in the **Introduction** channel.
+
+1. Join the **~Introductions** channel.
+2. Briefly introduce yourself to the community.
+3. A community manager replies with a welcome message and provides further guidance on the next steps.
+
+## 4. Find your channels
+
+Here are some recommended channels to help you get started:
+
+1. **~reuses**: this channel gives you access to published reports based on Open Terms Archive data. You can also share your personal published reports here.
+2. **~situational awareness**: this channel helps you stay updated on initiatives from Open Terms Archive and news from other sources.
+3. **~public relations**: all communications, public presentations, events, blogs, feedback, and press releases from Open Terms Archive are posted here. Join to stay informed and share related articles.
+4. **~help**: don’t get stuck! Join this channel to ask for assistance.
+5. **~module**: there are some channels prefixed with “Module” for technical contributors including **Website**, **Documentation**, **Engine**, and **Contribution Tool**.
+6. **~collection**: each collection has a dedicated channel prefixed with “Collection” to gather its community members and synchronise around maintenance and analysis.
+
+## Need help?
+
+This chat is powered by Mattermost, an open-source collaboration platform with a simple, user-friendly interface. It provides [full documentation](https://docs.mattermost.com/guides/use-mattermost.html) to guide you through its use. You will find useful links to documentation on how to [manage your profile](https://docs.mattermost.com/preferences/manage-your-profile.html), [join and leave channels](https://docs.mattermost.com/collaborate/join-leave-channels.html) and [create channels](https://docs.mattermost.com/collaborate/create-channels.html).
+
+For any questions or further assistance, members should feel free to ask in the **~Help** channel. If you are still unable to join the Mattermost space, please contact us by email at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).