• |
GENERAL WEBSITE QUESTIONS
What is LaurenConrad.com?
LaurenConrad.com is fully functioning social networking site where users can create their own profile page, participate in the Forum, make friends with like-minded tastemakers, and stay up to date on all of Lauren's current musings with her daily blog. Think of LaurenConrad.com as your front-row VIP pass to all things lovely and chic.
How do I participate?
Watch, read, and interact with the daily posts
Visit the website to view videos, photos, and blogs posted by Lauren, her friends, and other users highlighted on LaurenConrad.com You can check her profile page, write on her board, send her messages, and interact with her just like you would on a social network like Facebook or MySpace. To get started, visit Lauren’s profile and say hello!
What else can I do on the website?
Create a profile and meet new friends
The daily posts on the homepage of LaurenConrad.com are just the beginning. Sign Up (link) for a profile page, upload photos and videos, write notes, and make new friends. Get involved on the site by participating in the forum. The Forum gives you a place to talk about any topics you would like to know about on LaurenConrad.com. Use that space to interact with other members, ask questions, and become a part of the LaurenConrad.com community.
SIGN UP/LOG IN QUESTIONS
How do I join the Community?
To join the community you will need to register for a profile. There are two ways to register, depending on the type of email address you have.

If you have a YAHOO, GMAIL, MSN or AOL email address:
  1. Click the ‘SIGN UP’ button located in the upper right hand corner of the site, or in the rectangular bar at the bottom of the screen.
  2. Enter your email address and click the ‘NEXT’ button.
  3. You will see an option to login to your personal email address as a way to sign up for an LaurenConrad.com profile. Click the ‘GO NOW’ button.
  4. A window will appear, allowing you to login to your YAHOO, GMAIL, MSN or AOL email address.
  5. Once you have logged in, the window will disappear and the website will reload, taking you to our registration page.
  6. Fill out your Name, Age, Gender, City, State, and Country.
  7. Add a profile avatar (this is optional).
  8. Click the ‘JOIN’ button. You now have a profile and are ready to start participating in the Community!


If you do not have a YAHOO, GMAIL, MSN or AOL email address:
  1. Click the ‘SIGN UP’ button located in the upper right hand corner of the site, or in the rectangular bar at the bottom of the screen.
  2. Enter your email address and click the ‘NEXT’ button.
  3. In the next window, click the option ‘SIGN UP’.
  4. Choose a site password, confirm the password and then press the ‘NEXT button.
  5. A confirmation email will be sent to your email address. Click the activation link contained in the email, and you will be redirected back to LaurenConrad.com.
  6. The website will load, taking you to our registration page.
  7. Fill out your Name, Age, Gender, City, State, and Country.
  8. Add a profile avatar (this is optional).
  9. Click the ‘JOIN’ button. You now have a profile and are ready to start participating in the Community!
How do I login to my LaurenConrad.com profile?
There are two ways to login, depending on the type of email address you used to register.

If you registered with a YAHOO, GMAIL, MSN or AOL email address:
  1. Click the ‘LOGIN’ button located in the upper right hand corner of the site, or in the rectangular bar at the bottom of the screen.
  2. Enter your email address and click the ‘NEXT’ button.
  3. You will see an option to login to your personal email address as a way to Login to LaurenConrad.com. Click the ‘GO NOW’ button.
  4. A window will appear, allowing you to login to your YAHOO, GMAIL, MSN or AOL email address.
  5. Once you have logged in, the window will disappear and the website will reload. You will now be logged into LaurenConrad.com.


If you did not register with a YAHOO, GMAIL, MSN or AOL email address:
  1. Click the ‘LOGIN’ button located in the upper right hand corner of the site, or in the rectangular bar at the bottom of the screen.
  2. Enter your email address and click the ‘NEXT’ button.
  3. Type in your site password and then press the ‘NEXT button.
  4. The site will reload and you will now be logged into LaurenConrad.com.
How Do I Register From Outside the US?
Lauren is proud to have fans from all around the world, and welcomes everyone to her website. If you are registering from outside the United States, please be sure to click the American Flag icon on the registration page, in order to change your Country. After you have selected your correct Country, you can input your correct city as well!
SITE SEARCH
How do I search for something on the site?
If you are looking for a blog, thread, or certain term on LaurenConrad.com simply go to the Google search box in the upper right hand corner of every page and type in the phrase of keyword you are looking for and click “Enter.” You will then be directed to another page yielding all of your results.
How do I search for friends on the site?
You must be a registered LaurenConrad.com member to find (and make) friends on the website. To find your friends, simply click the magnifying glass in the navigation bar at the bottom on your page (you must be logged in to see this toolbar). Your toolbar will then expand and you will see a search box titled “Search Users.” Type in your friends name (you cannot search by email) and then add them as a friend!
PROFILE QUESTIONS ADDING FRIENDS
How do I add friends?
To add a user as a friend, go to the user’s profile and click the ‘ADD TO FRIENDS’ button, located in the op left corner of the profile page, just under the user’s name. Once they have accepted your Friend Request, they will be added to your profile. You will now be able to see any photos, notes, videos and other content they have added to their profile.
Can I invite my friends to join LaurenConrad.com?
Yes! Go to the Friends section of your profile, and then click the ‘INVITE YOUR FRIENDS’ button. This will allow you to send an email to each of your friends, telling them about LaurenConrad.com, and inviting them to join the community.
CONNECTING YOUR SOCIAL NETWORK
How do I connect my Facebook account to my LaurenConrad.com profile?
  1. If you would like to send your LaurenConrad.com profile status updates to Facebook, or share your LaurenConrad.com profile updates on your Facebook page, you need to first create a Facebook account and then connect that account to your profile on LaurenConrad.com. Set up a Facebook account at www.Facebook.com. If you already have a Facebook account, please skip this step.
  2. Log on to LaurenConrad.com go to your profile and click ‘Edit my profile’.
  3. Choose the option ‘External Accounts’ in the right-hand column.
  4. Click the ‘CONNECT’ button next to the Facebook icon, and then follow the connection steps to connect your Facebook account.
How do I connect my Twitter account to my LaurenConrad.com profile?
  1. If you would like to send your LaurenConrad.com profile status updates to Twitter, you need to first create a Twitter account and then connect that account to your profile on LaurenConrad.com. Set up a Twitter account at www.Twitter.com. If you already have a Twitter account, please skip this step.
  2. Log on to LaurenConrad.com go to your profile and click ‘Edit my profile’.
  3. Choose the option ‘External Accounts’ in the right-hand column.
  4. Click the ‘CONNECT’ button next to the Twitter icon, and then follow the connection steps to connect your Twitter account.
How do I connect my Flickr account to my LaurenConrad.com profile?
  1. In order to upload photos to your Recipes, you need to first create a Flickr account and then connect that account to your profile on LaurenConrad.com. Set up a Flickr account at www.Flickr.com. If you already have a Flickr account, please skip this step.
  2. Log on to LaurenConrad.com go to your profile and click ‘Edit my profile’.
  3. Choose the option ‘External Accounts’ in the right-hand column.
  4. Click the ‘CONNECT’ button next to the Flickr icon, and then follow the connection steps to connect your Flickr account.
How do I connect my YouTube account to my LaurenConrad.com profile?
  1. In order to upload videos to your profile page, you need to first create a YouTube account and then connect that account to your profile on LaurenConrad.com. Set up a YouTube account at www.YouTube.com. If you already have a YouTube account, please skip this step.
  2. Visit your LaurenConrad.com profile page and click "Edit my profile."
  3. Click "External Accounts" in the "My Account" section.
  4. Click the ‘CONNECT’ button next to the YouTube icon, and then follow the connection steps to connect your YouTube account.
UPLOADING CONTENT
How do I Upload Photos to my profile page?
  1. In the Photo Albums section of your profile click the "Upload Photos" option.
  2. Enter a name and description for the album of photos you are creating and then click the ‘SUBMIT’ button.
  3. On the Photo Upload page, click the blue ‘SELECT FILE’ button to browse your computer and find the pictures you would like to upload.
  4. Locate the folder where the photos are located on your computer, select the ones you want to upload, and click "Open".
  5. Once you have selected your image files, click the green ‘UPLOAD FILE’ button to upload your images to LaurenConrad.com.
  6. Once the album has been uploaded, you can navigate to each photo and add a caption.
How do I post a Note to my profile page?
  1. In the Notes section of your profile click the "Add a new note" option. Notes are similar to a private blog, allowing you a place to share your thoughts in post form. Only users who are your friend will have access to read your Notes.
  2. Choose a Smiley Face to indicate your mood.
  3. Type in the Title of your note.
  4. Tell us the Music you are listening to right now.
  5. Type your Note into the section marked ‘Body’.
  6. Add a Tag to categorize your Note.
  7. Click ‘SUBMIT’ to save your Note to your profile.
How do I import videos to my profile page?
  1. To import videos you must first have connected your YouTube account to your LaurenConrad.com profile. If you haven’t done this, please refer to the steps above. If your YouTube account is already connected, please skip this step.
  2. In the Videos section of your profile click the "Import more videos" option.
  3. Check the box next to the videos you would like to import.
  4. Click the ‘Submit’ button at the bottom of the page.
  5. Click the Videos tab and you will now see all imported videos.
How do I share my uploaded content?
For each piece of content that you upload to your profile, you have the option to ‘LIKE’ that content. Clicking this option in the right hand column will let Lauren know you have something cool to show her.
NOTIFICATIONS
How do I unsubscribe from the emails?
  1. Log on to LaurenConrad.com, and go to your profile.
  2. Click ‘Edit my profile’.
  3. Click ‘Email Notifications’ in the right-hand column.
  4. Uncheck the box next to the option for ‘Daily Updates’.
How do I copy and paste images into Forum posts?
You can now incorporate photos into discussion posts. To do so, the images must be located on an existing website, not on your computer. The images must adhere to the Forum Behavior Policy, as they will be moderated. To add images on a Mac, simply drag and drop an image from any web browser directly into the discussion post text box. To add images on a PC, you can drag and drop like on a Mac, or you can right click the image, copy the link location and paste it into the discussion post text box.
What is the Forum Behavior Policy?
1. The Golden Rule is Golden for a reason. Please be nice.
2. Conversation and Debate are good, so please engage others instead of shutting them down because they do not agree with you.
3. Trolling, Hate Speech, Adult Content and Excessive Foul Language will NOT be tolerated. You get one warning; repeated violations will result in immediate deactivation. No Exceptions!
4. SPAM is bad. Even as a meat product. Spam comments/profiles will be immediately removed from the site.
5. Please do not advertise or link to business websites, as the Forum is not used for that. Personal blogs are OK!
6. This is a site of positivity. If we see anyone disparaging Lauren in any way, the comment will be deleted and the user will be immediately removed from the community. So let's all be nice and enjoy LaurenConrad.com!
7. Any user pretending to be Lauren will be deactivated. So no fakes, everyone!
How do I report spam or offensive or abusive content/users?
If you feel a user’s discussion post or uploaded content is in violation of the Behavior Policy, you can click the ‘FLAG’ option to inform a Moderator, who will review the issue.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
How do I report a bug?
A bug? That's not possible! Okay, it's possible. If you notice any problems with the website, send an email to support@eqal.com and we'll do our best to correct the problem as rapidly as possible.
FURTHER ISSUES
If you are having any trouble uploading content to your profile, or participating in any other way, you can email our Support staff: HERE.