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Using Connections V5.5Welcome to the IBM Connections V5.5 documentation, where you can find information about IBM Connections 5.5. IBM Connections is social networking software designed for the workplace. Its features help you to establish dynamic networks that connect you to the people and information you need to achieve your business goals.
ProfilesAccess the directory to find people and learn about their projects, skills, and interests. When you find a person with the expertise that you need, add them to your network. Update your own profile to keep your personal information like contact details and photo current.
Grow your networkCreate a network of colleagues and useful contacts. Invite people to join your network by sending them an invitation, or accept invitations to become part of another person's network.
Invite a person into your networkAdding a person to your network creates a connection between the two of you. After your network invitation is accepted, the person is added to your list of networks on the My Network page.

Invite a person into your network

Adding a person to your network creates a connection between the two of you. After your network invitation is accepted, the person is added to your list of networks on the My Network page.

Procedure

Do the following to add someone to your network:

Search for the profile and then open it.
Click Invite to My Network.
Accept the default message or enter a message of your own inviting the person to join your network.
Enter the keywords that define how you are connected in the Add tags for name field.
If you want updates from this person to display on your Home page and in an email summary of updates, click Also Follow.
Click Send invitation.

Results

The person that you invited to join your network receives notification that you invited them to join your network. If they accept your invitation, they are added to your My Network page, and the Invite to My Network link is changed to Remove From Network when you next view their profile pages.

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