Note: This topic describes features in new Yammer. For information on using this feature in classic Yammer, see Welcome to classic Yammer.
Yammer is a social network that helps you openly connect and engage across your organization, share knowledge in communities, discuss ideas, and collaborate with others around the globe. Not only does Yammer connect you with the people and the information you need to achieve more. It also gives you the tools to work better together, no matter where your collaborators are located.
Tips for getting started with Yammer
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Join a community |
Join communities to stay informed, connect with your peers, and gather ideas. Select the Discover link to find communities to join or select the Create link to create a new community. |
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Participate in the conversation |
Like, reply to, and share messages to participate in conversations across your organization or @ mention someone to loop them into an interesting conversation. You can easily attach a document and image file, photo, or video to enhance your message. |
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Enhance your Yammer profile |
Your Microsoft 365 profile helps coworkers learn more about you, the work you do, and your interests. Yammer also uses your profile information to help you create connections and build a strong network. |
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Use your Inbox |
Use your Inbox to view, prioritize, and manage the most important messages and announcements. Your Inbox contains messages that you are following, announcements, and conversations you have participated in or have been @ mentioned in. |
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Use Message types |
There are various message types to help enhance your message. Praise someone in your network to celebrate a success. Use polls to crowdsource feedback and get answers fast. Ask a question to get the best answer from someone in your organization. |
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Use the mobile app |
Download the Yammer mobile app to stay connected to coworkers and information on the go. |
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See also
New Yammer: Change my Yammer profile and settings
Set up new Yammer on your mobile phone
Create polls, praise, announcements, and questions in Yammer
