How To Use Flickr

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Want to share your photos faster than a speeding modem? Click on Flickr and let the "oohing" and "ahhhing" begin.

To complete this How-To you will need:

Digital photos to upload
A free Yahoo! account

Step 1: Go to flickr.com

Go to www.flickr.com and click "Create Your Account."

Step 2: Make a Yahoo! ID

At the next page, sign up for a free a Yahoo! ID or sign in if you already have one.

Step 3: Create your Flickr account

You're now on an account creation page, with two options, either to merge this Yahoo! ID with an existing Flickr account or create a new account. Click create new account.

Tip: At this point, you can also change your username to differ from your Yahoo! ID, if you choose.

Step 4: View your main profile page

From your new main page, you can now upload your photos, change innumerable preferences, edit a profile, and much more.

Step 5: Choose some photos to upload

Choose some photos you wish to upload. Do this by clicking the "Choose Photos" link, which will pop up a file browser to choose from. Select a photo.

Tip: If these are private photos for only those with a password to see, click the "Private" radio button and follow the steps to protect your photos from viewing.

Step 6: Add as many photos as you want

Click "Add More" if you wish to add more photos.

Step 7: Click upload photos when done

Click "Upload Photos" when you are finished selecting all your photos.

Step 8: Title and describe your photos

Once the photos have been uploaded, click "Describe Your Photos" to add a titles, descriptions, and tags. When you're finished, click "Save This Batch."

Step 9: Repeat process

You have now stored photos online with Flickr. Repeat this process each time you wish to add photos to your collection.

Step 10: Share your photos

Share your photos by giving friends and family the link in the address bar from your homepage on Flickr.

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  • save this bitch

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  • keeep up the nice work :]

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  • I dont even have a Flicker

  • Add me /photos/s_m-a

  • Follow Me I'll follow back- @CharlesJ_NW

  • I just joined flickr because of a cute chick uploaded a photo

  • next:how to use Facebook,i can't wait for it!really,not joking or anything.

  • welcome to my flickr

    .

    flickr.com/photos/64284724@N04­

  • I FALLOW I FALLOW BACK

  • @kobrakaikiller

    So what you're trying to say, is you found it really useful

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