# Getting started with the University of Portsmouth Open Science Network
## Step 1
Create an Open Science Framework (OSF) profile using your university email by going to [osf.io](osf.io)
## Step 2
Request to join the offical UP-OSN mailing list and forum by clicking [here](https://groups.google.com/a/port.ac.uk/forum/#!forum/up-osn-group)
## Step 3
Contribute to the project by sharing your thoughts, questions and experiences by posting in the forum
## Step 4
Take a look at some of the information and resources found on our OSF project page by clicking [here](https://osf.io/cdxk6/)
## Step 5
Tell your collegues!