Setting+Up

=//**Getting started is easy!** //= //**One word before starting: this is an educational tool and its a public tool.** // //**Your PLE should only contain resources and contacts for school use as per your Acceptable Use agreement.** // 

=Step 1 :Create your Netvibes account=

**Click** on the link below to **set up** your account @http://www.netvibes.com/signup

=Step 2: Join Netvibes=

Choose an **appropriate username** for school use - it will be **public**. Use your **school email address** for signing up. **Activate** your account by going to your **email** and clicking the **link**! (NOTE: If you end up with a 'Set-up Wizard' on your new site, please click on 'Skip Wizard' and continue with the directions on this website)

= = =Step 3: Edit your Profile= Go to the **Dashboards** button

Click on **edit account info** and **update** the details you wish to include.

=Step 4: Enable your public page=

Click **'Manage Dashboards'** in the sidebar

 Your PLE now has its **own URL** (web address).
 * NOTE: URL uses your username **



**Click** on **'Back to my Dashboard'** in the **upper lefthand corner** of the screen then click **'Dashboards'** button and click on **'My Public Page'** to begin setting up your PLE dashboard.

=Go to Tabs page=