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Use Zulip to get help with classes, chat with friends, and meet new parts of the MIT community.

Setup

First things first, let's get you an account!

  1. Create your account here: https://zulip.com/register/

  2. Follow the on-screen instructions for linking Zulip with Webathena. This lets you send authenticated messages using your MIT credentials.

Subscriptions

Next, let's subscribe you to the streams you're interested in.

  1. Personal stream: it is traditional to use a stream name that is your MIT username for chatting about your life with your friends (think of it like the Zulip stream analog for your Facebook or Twitter), and your friends will expect you to be subscribed to this stream. Go ahead and subscribe to your personal stream now.
  2. Class streams: most classes have streams where you can talk about the material and ask questions. The stream name is usually just the class number, e.g. "6.01". Subscribe to the streams for your classes now.
  3. Dorm stream: most dorms, and even some specific floors, have their own stream. Ask around for the dorm and floor streams relevant to you.
  4. (Optional) Stream help: ask for help about anything, from MIT community questions to restaurant recommendations to math puzzles.

Zulip on all of your devices

You're all set up in the web app, but let's install the Zulip desktop app so you receive nice native notifications.

Next, if you want Zulip on the go, install our mobile app.

You're done!

If you have any questions, please contact us using the "Send feedback" button in Zulip or e-mail us at support@zulip.com

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