1. Download the App* or Visit NewsBlur's web site: http://www.newsblur.com/
*The following instructions highlight the in-browser version, similar actions are followed in the app version.
2. Click Sign Up and enter in your chosen username, password, and email address and click Create Account.

3. There are two ways to add feeds or sites you want to follow:
First, you can scroll all the way to the bottom left of the screen and select the [+] button.
- Copy the feed URL (right click--copy) from the news site or blog you are interested in.
- Click the [+] button.
- Paste the feed URL into the box (right click--paste).
- Click the "Add Site" button and your feed will be added!

Not sure where to find the feed URL? Look for the RSS symbol
on your favorite blog or news site. Want to get the latest articles from a library database via RSS? Learn how on our Current Awareness guide.
Second, you can click the "Settings" gear to Import Feeds:

4. Using NewsBlur:
- NewsBlur offers several views. Original allows you to see the post in context! Feed is similar to Google Reader whereas Text and Story offer plain text of the article or post.
- On the left side you see your various subscriptions.
- Navigate between items in your feed by using the up and down arrows.


