How Do I Find Addresses?

Because there is no central directory of email addresses, finding an address isn't as easy as calling information for a phone number. Here are a few strategies for getting started.

• If possible contact the person by phone or postal mail to get their email address.

• If you know where someone works or goes to school, do a web search to see if the organization has a web site. Such web sites often maintain online directories.

• Search Internet directory services. Two services are:
  
  • WhoWhere? http://www.whowhere.lycos.com
    A collection of look-up services for email addresses, residential listings, government contact information, and business/company directories. Part of the Lycos network.

  • US West Dex -Yellow Pages. http://www.questdex.com
    Online versions of phone directories. In addition to an email address search, you can search for addresses and phone numbers for residential, business, and government listings.
    

The Master Internet Volunteer Program was developed by the University of Minnesota Extension Service and was adapted for use in North Dakota with permission. Copyright  © 2001  North Dakota State University. All rights reserved.

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