Knowledge base

What's Joost?

Joost is a new way of watching TV on the internet, which uses new and established technologies to provide the best of both the internet and TV worlds. We're in the process of making it as TV-like as we can, with TV shows, channels and adverts. You can also see some things that we think will enhance the TV experience: searching for TV shows and channels, for example, as well as social features like chat. There are many more new features to come in future Joost releases.

How can I try it?

It's easy to get started. Download Joost, install it, choose a Joost Name and start watching!

How do I start using Joost?

You need to run through a few simple steps before you can start watching TV on Joost for the first time. Here's the process:

1

Download Joost

Download the Joost software from the Joost Site, and then install it by double-clicking on the downloaded file.

2

Start Joost

Start the software

3

Sign in

When you see the "Sign in to Joost" window, click the "Get your Joost Name here" button.

4

Get a Joost Name

The "Get a Joost Name" window appears. Fill out each field as follows:

• Email address: your email address, so we can verify your Joost Name
• Joost Name: this is your unique identifier, which will be used to log in if you need to install the software again. Please make sure the name you choose follows the rules on the form. If the name you choose is already taken by someone else, you'll be asked to enter a different one
• Password: this will be used to log in to Joost the next time you use it

5

Confirm

Press "OK"

When that's done, Joost will start and you can start watching TV. If you need to install Joost again for any reason, just enter your Joost Name and password when the "Sign in to Joost" window appears - the software will then start normally.

Note that you can also use your Joost Name and password to log in to the website to participate in the forum, change your user profile or download the software again.

I can't remember my Joost Name, how do I get it back?

If you have lost your Joost Name, you can find it by connecting to the web site using your email addres and password:

1

Go to joost.com

Go to www.joost.com.

2

Sign in

If you're not signed in, the top bar says "Click here to log in". Click on it, and sign in using your email address as the Joost Name, and your password.

3

Signed in

When you are signed in, you will see your Joost Name displayed at the very top of the browser window, next to "You are logged in as:"

How do I invite people?

Invitations are sent using the Invite Friends widget, as follows.

1

Open "My Joost"

To go to the widgets just go to My Joost located on the right side of the Joost player.

2

Open "Invite Fiends" widget

If the Invite Friends widget is not already opened you will need to open it using the widget menu:

Select the Invite Friends widget from the menu to ad the widget to your My Joost.

3

Invite a fiend

Just fill in your friend's contact details and they will then receive their invitation by email, including full instructions on how to install and register.

How is Joost pronounced?

"Joost" is pronounced like "juiced" in English (i.e. it rhymes with boost). Using the International Phonetic Alphabet, the word is spelled /ʤu:st/.

(Interesting factoid: Joost is a common first name in the Netherlands, with a pronunciation close to "yawst" in British English. This is not how you pronounce the name of the Joost software).

How do I apply for a job at Joost?

Please see our jobs page for the list of open positions, and to find out who to contact for unsolicited applications.