Invite people to join your network

When someone accepts an invitation to join your network (A group of people someone communicates and shares with on Windows Live. Someone's network includes people they've added to their profile, to their Messenger contacts, or both. People in someone's network can see information about their latest activities in the what's new list, and may see other information, depending on permissions settings.) (or you accept theirs), you'll be able to see updates about each other in your what's new in your network (An area on your home page that shows information about the activities of people in your network on Windows Live.) lists. You can choose how much you want to share, but the idea is that you'll be able to see things like recently added photos and new personal messages. When people in your network update their phone numbers or other information, your contact list will get updated with the new information, too.

You can expand your network in several ways. For example, you can invite people who are in your contact list (Your contact list is where you keep information about people who are in your network on Windows Live or on your Windows Live Messenger list, such as their name, e-mail address, and phone number. When people share their details with you, you automatically get updated contact information from them.) or people who you know through other online communities and networking services.

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 Invite people from your contact list

1. Sign in to the Windows Live Home page with your Windows Live ID (The e-mail address and password that you use to sign in to Windows Live programs and services such as Windows Live Hotmail and Windows Live Messenger; Microsoft services such as Xbox LIVE, MSN, and Office Live; and anywhere else that you see the Windows Live ID logo.) .
2. On the right side of the page, click Add people.
3. In the Select from your contact lists section, select Windows Live.
4. Click the arrow icon .
5. Select the check boxes next to the people that you want to invite.
6. Click Next.
7. Do one or more of the following:
   • To include a personal message in your e-mail invitation, type your message in the box.
   • To add the people that you're inviting to a category (A group of your contacts such as friends, family, or co-workers. You can restrict access to parts of your profile information to a category or categories.) , select a category from the list. To add a new category, click Add new category.
8. Click Send invitation.

 Invite people from other online networks

1. Sign in to Windows Live Home with your Windows Live ID (The e-mail address and password that you use to sign in to Windows Live programs and services such as Windows Live Hotmail and Windows Live Messenger; Microsoft services such as Xbox LIVE, MSN, and Office Live; and anywhere else that you see the Windows Live ID logo.) , if you haven't already done so, and then click Profile.
2. On the right side of the page, click Add people.
3. In the Add from your contact lists section, select the online network from which you want to invite people.
4. Sign in to the online network, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

 Invite people by e-mail address

1. Sign in to Windows Live Home with your Windows Live ID (The e-mail address and password that you use to sign in to Windows Live programs and services such as Windows Live Hotmail and Windows Live Messenger; Microsoft services such as Xbox LIVE, MSN, and Office Live; and anywhere else that you see the Windows Live ID logo.) , if you haven't already done so, and then click Profile.
2. On the right side of the page, click Add people.
3. In the Add by e-mail address section, type the person’s e-mail address. If you enter more than one e-mail address, separate each e-mail address with a comma.
4. Click the arrow icon .
5. Do one or more of the following:
   • To include a personal message in your e-mail invitation, type your message in the box.
   • To add the people that you're inviting to a category (A group of your contacts such as friends, family, or co-workers. You can restrict access to parts of your profile information to a category or categories.) , select a category from the list. To add a new category, click Add new category.
   • To add them to Messenger, select the Add this person to Windows Live Messenger check box.
6. Click Send invitation.

 Invite people who are in your profile contacts' networks

1. Sign in to Windows Live Home with your Windows Live ID (The e-mail address and password that you use to sign in to Windows Live programs and services such as Windows Live Hotmail and Windows Live Messenger; Microsoft services such as Xbox LIVE, MSN, and Office Live; and anywhere else that you see the Windows Live ID logo.) , if you haven't already done so, and then click Profile.
2. Next to Network, click View more.
3. Next to your contact's profile picture, click View network. If they've given you permission to view their network, the people on their profile are listed.
4. Next to the picture of the person who you want to add to your profile, click Add to your network.
5. Do one or more of the following:
   • To include a personal message in your e-mail invitation, type your message in the box.
   • To add the people that you're inviting to a category (A group of your contacts such as friends, family, or co-workers. You can restrict access to parts of your profile information to a category or categories.) , select a category from the list. To add a new category, click Add new category.
   • To add them to Messenger, select the Add this person to Windows Live Messenger check box.
6. Click Send invitation.

Notes

• You can search for other people on Windows Live who share your interests, and then invite them to join your network. For more information, see Search for someone's profile on Windows Live.
• Windows Live suggests people you might like to add to your network, based on your profile contacts' networks. To see these suggestions, click Network, and then click See suggestions.
• When you send someone an invitation to join your profile, they receive an e-mail notification. If they have a profile on Windows Live, they also see a notification message when they sign in. If they don't already have a profile on Windows Live, they receive an e-mail telling them how to get one and how to join your network. When they accept, you'll see them on your profile page.
• You can limit who can view the information in your profile and see your activities. For more information, see Change who can view information in your profile on Windows Live.

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