Help Center

Find answers to common questions about YourOwnBigWorld.

Getting Started

How do I create an account?

Click "Sign Up" on the homepage, enter your username, display name, email, and password. You'll be logged in automatically after registering.

How do I set up my profile?

Go to Settings to upload an avatar, cover image, add your bio, location, website, and interests.

How do I customize my profile page?

Visit Settings > Theme & Layout to choose custom colors, fonts, and layouts for your profile. Your visitors will see your unique design.

Friends & Social

How do I add friends?

Visit someone's profile and click "Add Friend." They'll receive a friend request and can accept or decline it.

How do I accept friend requests?

Go to Friends and look for the "Pending Requests" section. Click "Accept" or "Decline" on each request.

How do I find people?

Use the search bar in the header to search for people by name. You can also browse all members on the Explore page.

Posts & Feed

How do I create a post?

On your Feed or your profile page, type in the post composer and click "Post." You can attach images and choose visibility (Public, Friends Only, or Only Me).

What are visibility settings?

Public posts are visible to everyone. Friends Only posts are only seen by your friends. Only Me posts are private and only visible to you.

How do I delete a post?

On your own posts, click the trash icon in the top-right corner of the post.

Messaging

How do I send a message?

Go to Chat and start a new conversation, or visit a friend's profile and click "Message."

Are my messages private?

Yes. Messages are only visible to the participants of the conversation.

Groups

How do I create a group?

Go to Groups and click "Create Group." Give it a name, description, and choose whether it's public or private.

How do I join a group?

Browse groups on the Groups page and click "Join" on any group that interests you.

Account & Security

How do I change my password?

Go to Settings > Account and use the Change Password form.

How do I block someone?

Visit the user's profile and use the block option. Blocked users cannot see your content or send you messages.

How do I report abuse?

If you encounter inappropriate content or behavior, please contact us at admin@yourownbigworld.com.

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