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title: "Joining the Working Groups"
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We facilitate the four working groups through Matrix "rooms". By means of free discussion, members can collaborate on one (or more!) of the working group topics.
### Step 1: Install Matrix
The easiest way to access Matrix is through Element.
- Option A: [Download Element for desktop access](https://element.io/download).
- Option B: [Web access](https://app.element.io/).
### Step 2: Create an account
To register, you may use either your email, existing Github, Google, Gitlab, Facebook or Apple account.
### Step 3: Join the WASHWeb lobby & working groups
Join any of the groups you are interested in by clicking the corresponding links below:
- [General WASHWeb Lobby](https://matrix.to/#/#wash-web-lobby:autonomic.zone)
- [Social Justice](https://matrix.to/#/#washweb-social-justice:matrix.org)
- [Using Data Better](https://matrix.to/#/#washweb-using-data-better:matrix.org)
- [Systems Thinking](https://matrix.to/#/#washweb-systems:matrix.org)
- [Accountability: 4Ws](https://matrix.to/#/#accountability-4ws:matrix.org)
**New to Matrix?** [Here's a great guide to get you started](https://static.element.io/pdfs/element-user-guide.pdf).
## Stay updated!
[Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/washweb/)