Social media in Sri Lanka.

 Social media in Sri Lanka.

Social media in Sri Lanka and guidelines on how to create and use it, and addressing the challenges that arise from it. The pros and cons and impacts of this social media on consumers, and addressing them.  

Contents

 

1. Social Media in Sri Lanka

2. Guidelines on how to create and use social media.

3. Problems caused by social media and ways to address them

4.Advantages Disadvantages Impacts caused by social media on consumers

5. Ways to address them 

With the development of information and communication technology in the 21st century, social media has become an integral part of human life. In Sri Lanka, social media plays an important role in various fields such as information exchange, expression of opinions, business and education. However, the misuse of these media has created various problems in society. Therefore, it is necessary to examine the guidelines for the use of social media, the problems caused by it and the efforts to address them.

 

 

1. Social media in Sri Lanka

1.Facebook 

     

                      

2.WhatsApp 

 

                                          

3.Instagram

4.YouTube

  

                                           

5.TikTok

 

                                       

6.Telegram

7.Twitter/X

 

                         

8.Snapchat 

                         

9. LinkedIn

 

                  

10.Viber

 

                                            

 

 

Basic steps to create a social media platform

Creating social media requires technical knowledge and planning skills.

1. Determine the purpose and target group:

- What is your social media platform for? (Photo sharing? News? Videos?)

- Who are the beneficiaries? (Students, entrepreneurs, the general public?)

2. Plan the design and features:

- User account (login/signup)

- News sharing (post / share)

- Short video (reels / stories)

- Comments, likes

- News feed (chat system)

3. Technology selection:

- Front-end: HTML> CSS> JavaScript (React> Angular)

- Back-end: Node.js> PHP> Python (Django/Flask)

- Database: MySQL> MongoDB

- Hosting: AWS> Heroku> Firebase

4. Processor format:

- Website format

- App format (Android/iOS app)

5. Security:

- Security of user data

- Other security(block/report)  features

6. Testing and Release:

- First a Beta release and then a full release

7. Legal Permissions  &  Policy:

- Privacy Policy

- Terms of Use;

 

Facebook  Account opening steps;

1. Turn on the internet on your mobile or computer.

- Browser-,; www.facebook.com Go and go

Or

- Facebook app (Android/iOS) Play Store/ App Store Download from

 2. "Create New Account" Click

3. Enter your details:

- (First & Last Name)

- e-mail address / mobile no

- Password

- Date of Birth

-; Gender

 4. "Sign Up" or "Register" click

5. Verification

- A OTP will be sent to the email address or mobile number you provided

- Enter the OTP

6. Your facebook account will be ready

 7. then

-  Add the Profile Picture; 

- Add the Bio> Education> Work> Location details

- You can search and add friends

 

Note: You must use real information and choose a secure password.

 

WhatsApp  Account opening steps

1.Download the App;

- Android: Play Store-; "WhatsApp" Search for and install

- iPhone: App Store Install WhatsApp from –

2. Open the App

- Then open the WhatsApp

3. Consent to service

- Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy- "Agree and Continue" click

4.Register the mobile number;

- Enter your mobile number. (with Country code;)

- OTP (One Time Password) Confirm the SMS

5. Your Name & photo

-Enter your name; 

- Upload a photo if desired.

 

6. Ready

- Your WhatsApp account is now active

- You can chat with contacts, share photos, videos, audio and files

Note

- WhatsApp SIM Works with number

- Internet connection required for login

- Safe use required (2-step verification;)

 

Instagram  Account Opening System

1. Install The App;

- Android: Play Store → "Instagram" Search→ Install  

- iPhone: App Store → Instagram → Get

2.Open the App;

-Then open the Instagram

3. “Sign up” Select the new Account

- Select the “Sign up with email or phone number”; 

  or

- “Continue with Facebook” %yk; Facebook;

4. Enter your details

- enter OTP

- Then  Enter your Name, password, Date of birth

5.  select Username;

- Choose a username that is not already in use by others.

6. Add Profile Photo & Bio

7. Account Ready

-Use friends,photos ,reels> stories> message;

 

note

- Protect your account strong password & 2-step verification use 

- Privacy options change  settings → privacy

 

 

TikTok Account opening Steps

1. Install the TikTok app

- Android – Play Store;  Search the  "TikTok" App

- iPhone – App Store Install the "TikTok"

2. Open the App;

-  Open the TikTok; Then select the "Profile"

3. Select the “Sign up”;

- Phone or Email> 

  Facebook> 

  Google> 

  Apple ID or Twitter;

4. Enter your details

- Date of birth

- email/mobile number

- Enter Verification Code (OTP); 

- Password

5.  create Username & Profile;

- Select your user name

- add  photo> Bio;

6. Accont ready

- Now you can create, upload, view, and follow videos.;

 

note

- You can change your account to private (P) or public (P)

- It is a good idea to set up 2-step verification for security

- You must follow the community guidelines

Telegram  Account opening steps ;

1.  Install Telegram app

- Android: Play Store → Telegram → Install 

- iPhone: App Store → Telegram → Get

2.Open Telegram App;

- Open the Telegram  App  and  Click “Start Messaging”

3. Enter your mobile number

- Enter your mobile Number (With country code )

- Enter OTP (One Time Password) SMS-or Telegram call-

 4. Name & Photos

-;Your name and photo

5. Account ready

- Now you can:

- Chat with friends

- Join groups , channels

- Share secure files, audio, video

- Use Bot

Note 

- Telegram mean  Cloud-based Since it is an app, you can use the same account on multiple devices.

- Secret chat> end-to-end encryption There are security features such as

Twitter/X Account Opening Steps;

1. Download the app

- Android: Play Store → “X (formerly Twitter)” → Install 

- iPhone: App Store → “X” → Get

2Open the  app; 

-Click “Create account”;

3.Enter your details; 

- name

- Email / mobile number

- Date of birth

4. confirm the OTP

- Enter the mobile number you entered and the email address OTP you received

5. Set a password

- Choose a secure password

6.  Setting Profile

-  Add photos;> Bio> interest topics (optional)

7. Account Ready

- You can write the Tweets 

-You can follow others ; 

-you can see the Trending content

-you can send the  Direct message

Note

- You can increase security by 2-step verification

- It is important to follow respect in conversations

- You can set preferences in Privacy & security

Snapchat Account opening steps

1. Download the app

- Android – Play Store → Snapchat → Install 

- iPhone – App Store → Snapchat → Get

2. Open the app; 

- “Sign Up” Click the “New account”

3. Enter your details; 

- First Name & Last Name 

- Birthday

- Username (Snapchat ID) –- Password 

- Phone Number or Email  

- Confirm the  OTP;

4. Bitmoji & Profile Photo (Optional)

-; You can create your Avatar

– Add Profile image

5. Snapchat Ready

- You can send Snap (photos / vedios)

- You can upload the Story

- You can chat  with your friends

- You can use Filters> Lenses

Note

- There are features like Snap Map> Streaks> Memories

- You can protect your account in Settings → Privacy-

- 2-step verification It is good to use.

 

LinkedIn Account opening steps:

1. Download the app

- Android – Play Store → LinkedIn → Install 

- iPhone – App Store → LinkedIn → Get

2. Open the App 

-select “Join now”

3. Enter your details

- Email address

- Password 

-Enter the OTP/Verification Code

4.  Setting Profile

- Name 

- Job or College Details; 

- Work Experience / Fields

- Current Job / Education

- Facebook Picture, background image

5. Build Network

- Follow friends, colleagues, students, entrepreneurs, etc.

- Set Interest and  Goals;

6. Account ready

- Create professional connections

- Search for jobs

- Connect with like-minded people

- Let's share Professional updates

Note

- Completing 100% of your Profile  will help you get a job.

- Privacy Settings → Protect your account

 

Viber Account Opening steps

1. Download the app

- Android: Play Store → Viber → Install 

- iPhone: App Store → Viber → Get

2.Open the app;

- click “Continue”

3. Enter your mobile number

- Enter your headquarters number (P.O. Box 94 for Sri Lanka) and mobile number.

- SMS or Call Enter the OTP (identity code) that comes through

4. Job Title & Photo

- Your name and optionally a photo can be added

5. Viber Ready

- Text> Voice & Video call; 

- you can create Groups; 

- Sharing Sticker> GIF & File-;

Note

- Information security by End-to-end encryption

- You can call other numbers in the world through Viber Out

- Privacy Settings → Last Seen> Read Receipts> Block List You can manage them.

 

Guidelines for using social media:

1. Only share secure information.

- Do not share personal information (OTP, bank details, ID documents).

- Do not post anything that could indirectly torture others.

2. Keep your password secure

- Use a strong password.

- Enable 2-step verification (2FA).

3. Disabled Privacy settings

- Profile> Posts> Status Control who can see it in Privacy.

4. Honest Use

- Do not share misinformation, rumors, or inflammatory comments.

- Engage in valuable conversations and awareness.

5. Time Management

- Avoid spending too much time on social media.

- Use your time wisely.

 

6. Avoid implicit threats

- If someone is online  you through text messages, do so immediately.

7. Age-appropriate Use

- Children should only use social media with parental supervision.

These are guidelines to help you use social media safely and honestly.

Social media in Sri Lanka and guidelines on how to create and use it, and addressing the challenges that arise from it. The pros and cons and impacts of this social media on consumers, and addressing them.