In a society where 30% of people can’t identify a single neighbor by name, Nextdoor’s mission became clear: build a private social network that connects neighbors. However, the demand — We’re not linked — is accompanied by an inherent challenge: how can a technological solution allow inviting strangers? Nextdoor is a program that allows residents of a neighborhood to communicate with one another. Joining this Nextdoor group might be the first step in making new friends in your new community. We’ll show you how to join Nextdoor and find new acquaintances in this post.
About Nextdoor
Nextdoor is a neighborhood-based hyper-local social networking service. The firm is located in San Francisco, California, and was formed in 2008. In October 2011, Nextdoor launched in the United States, and it is now available in 11 countries. Nextdoor requires users to provide their actual names and addresses, and postings published on the website are only visible to other Nextdoor members in the same neighborhood.
Nextdoor has been slammed in the past for allowing users to racially profile persons of color. It has also been accused of acting as a fear-based media platform, supporting real estate, private security, and police interests, reinforcing class and racial prejudices, and propagating conspiracy theories including the stolen election conspiracy theory and COVID-19 disinformation.
Nextdoor collaborated with the Centers for Disease Control and the American Red Cross to assist deliver COVID-19 information to local communities. During the pandemic, Nextdoor collaborated with Walmart to allow users at risk of COVID-19 problems to request shopping help. Walmart locations and shop hours were posted on a “Help Map,” which allowed people to give assistance to others in local communities. During March 2020, Nextdoor reported an 80% spike in user interaction, particularly in areas worst hit by the virus.
How To Join Nextdoor?
In order to use Nextdoor’s services, there are a few prerequisite conditions that must be met. The user must:
- Rent or own a home
- Own property for future home building
- Have a property on rent in the neighborhood.
If any of these conditions satisfy the individual is eligible to join and use Nextdoor.
Let’s See how To Join Nextdoor!
Step 1 – Join Your Neighborhood
You’ll need to create a Nextdoor account to connect with your neighbors. To join Nextdoor, you don’t need an invitation. Please follow the instructions below and input your code when prompted if you received an invitation.
- Join using the Nextdoor app (on Android and iOS devices)
Follow these steps to join Nextdoor via the Nextdoor app on your Android or iOS smartphone:
- In the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, look for the Nextdoor app and download/install it.
- When you first launch the Nextdoor app, tap “Join your neighbourhood.”
- Enter your home address on the following screen and click “Continue.”
- Include your email address or link a Google, Apple, or Facebook account as a sign-up option.
- Create a password for your account if you’re signing up via email, and then press “Continue.”
- The next step is to confirm your account. Enter your cell phone number, then the four-digit code that was sent to you.
- Tap “Skip” and “Verify by postcard” if you’re sending a postcard invitation. Press “Submit” after entering the invitation code.
- Simply enter your first and last name, and you’re done.
- Join using via a computer using the Nextdoor official website ‘www.nextdoor.com’
- In a web browser, go to the Nextdoor homepage www.nextdoor.com.
- Click “Join your neighbourhood” after entering your home’s address and email.
- Click “Sign up” after establishing a password for your account and providing your first and last names.
- Submit your mobile number, input the authentication code that was sent to you, and then click “Submit.” If you’re verifying using a Nextdoor postcard invite, select “Verify another method” and enter the code from the postcard.
And it’s done. You’ll be introduced to a few of your neighbors right away, and you’ll be urged to write a letter of introduction.
Step 2 – Verify Your Address
- You’ll need to go to nextdoor.com/verify to verify your address.
- Then select the option to Verify Phone.
- You must now select your country code and input your phone number. To get a code through SMS, select the text me code option.
- Fill in the code in the appropriate field on the screen and press the submit button.
- You will need to change your address if you have moved to a new neighbourhood. You will not be able to join the new Nextdoor group unless you complete this step.
- You’ll need to update your address and join the new neighbourhood to gain access.
Step 3 – Confirm Your Email Address
- It should be confirmed later if you input the email during address verification. An email with a confirmation link will be sent to you. To confirm your email, you must click on the link.
- This is an optional step to follow. However, a red flag will appear next to your Newsfeed reminder, suggesting that email confirmation is pending.
- You have the option to modify your email address at any moment. There is a limit to the number of fresh emails that can be sent.
Step 4 – Self Introduction
The final step in becoming a member of Nextdoor is to introduce yourself. You’ll need to create an introduction post on the Nextdoor website to do so. You may personalize your posts and profiles to reflect your tastes in your community.
Conclusion
The value of one’s Nextdoor network grows in proportion to its size, as it does with other social networks: the larger the network, the more individuals accessible for interactions. Inviting one’s “complete stranger” neighbors increases the value of Nextdoor for the original user while also providing value to the new members. Having said that, Nextdoor has unique invitation problems and has devised a solid strategy to overcome them. Now as we come to the end of this article, we hope that you found the information useful to join Nextdoor. Thank you for staying with us till the end. We’ll see you soon!
