> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.openfuturecoalition.org/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Joining the Platform

> Join an ecosystem of People, Organizations, Communities, and Funders collaborating to resource, connect, and coordinate initiatives to address our most pressing challenges

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<Icon icon="arrow-down" /> [Profile Set Up](#profile-set-up)

<Icon icon="arrow-down" />[Your Profile](#your-profile)

<Icon icon="arrow-down" />[Using Your Account](#using-your-account)

Open Impact empowers the exchange of capital, skills, and knowledge in service of transparent, measurable impact. Together we are adding to a global dashboard of real-time progress on key imperatives as we measure in stride contributions and impacts through the act of collaboration. \
We are honored to have you join us as an early part of our community, creating the foundational culture of the Open Impact ecosystem while testing and refining the platform, as we grow together towards our public launch. As we release new versions of the platform, you will have access to increased features along with opportunities to join programming to support greater networking and resourcing within the community.

# Profile Set Up

Your profile is your identity on the platform. This guide walks you through setting up your profile so you can connect, collaborate, and get the most out of your experience.

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  <Step title="Join the Platform using an invite link">
    Set up your personal account by signing up through a customized invite link sent to you by an Organization. ​​When you use the invitation link, you will see a button in the upper right to 'Sign Up’. Once you’ve created your account you will automatically be signed in. 
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click the icon next to your name in the top right corner">
    In the drop-down menu, select “settings”

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  <Step title="Follow the steps to update your profile">
    * **Basic Info:** This is the basic information other users will see on your profile
    * **Profile Configurations:** Upload a profile and banner image. Use the tagline and description to display short content in your banner, while the longer user description appears in your profile overview. You can also tag your profile with skill, knowledge, or purpose categories to be searchable in the Community.
    * **Public contact information:** This location information will be displayed on your profile. If you use the “Get from Address” or “Use Map” to enter the latitude and longitude fields, your profile will appear as a pin in the map view of the community directory. Country is the only required field. 
    * **Security:** This tab allows you to change your security question and password.
    * **Address and settings:** Change your language preferences, private address and time zone.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Update when you are done to save your changes" />
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# Your Profile

On your personal profile you will see “Feed”, “Discussion”, “Connections”, "Resources", and other platform elements. These are the *aggregates* of activities and communications from the various Groups or Projects that you belong to, so you can view all the activities connected to your Groups and Project in one place.

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### <Icon icon="circle-user" /> Overview

View your public profile information (See ‘Update personal profile’ to edit this information)

### <Icon icon="newspaper" /> Feed

* Make comments on posts from your groups or projects
* View tasks that have been assigned from projects you are participating in
* View a calendar of events from projects or groups you are a part of
* Add and check off personal to-do list items
* [Learn more about Feeds](/platform-fundamentals/feed)

### <Icon icon="pen-ruler" /> Management

* Manage projects and tasks across different projects from one place
* [Learn more about Project Management](/platform-management/project-management)

### <Icon icon="thought-bubble" /> Discussions

* Create a personal discussion thread between yourself and your connections.
* Search for and view a topical discussion and add comments
* [Learn more about Discussions](/platform-fundamentals/discussions)

### <Icon icon="shapes" /> Projects

* View and filter the projects and groups you are a part of
* [Learn more about Projects and Groups](/platform-fundamentals/navigating-the-platform#groups-and-projects)

### <Icon icon="hand-holding-hand" /> Connections

* View and filter the People and organizations you are connected with
* [Learn how to connect with other members](/platform-fundamentals/navigating-the-platform#connect-with-other-members)

# Using your Account

## Check Notifications

Next to your icon on your personal profile, in the upper right corner, you will see a bell \[Include bell icon] that indicates when you have a new notification and what activity has happened. You will also receive email notifications for new discussions, new tasks, new invitations, etc. Email notifications will come from the email [donotreply@openfuturecoalition.org](mailto:donotreply@openfuturecoalition.org).

## Change User Name, Profile URL, or Recover Password

Please email [support@openfuturecoalition.org](mailto:support@openfuturecoalition.org) with your request.

# FAQ

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