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Facebook’s big announcement about its newest design is only a few hours old. Love it or hate it, you probably want to at least check it out to see what it looks like. Lucky for you, you can activate it right now. It’s risky though. It’s still very much in beta testing and you need to be a developer to get access.

WARNING: This is not for the weak of heart as you could have your Facebook history cleared out or have things shared that otherwise might not be. If you have an account you never use, now’s the time to use it. Ready? Let’s begin.

STEP 1:

First, go to the search field of your Facebook page and do a search for “developer.” You should be given a list of apps. The top one that signifies that it’s made by Facebook should be the one you want. If you’re not sure, pick the one in the image above.

STEP 2:

After giving the app permission, you’ll be directed to the Facebook developer page. Click on Apps in the top menu bar.

STEP 3:

You’ll be presented with a page to “Create new App” button in the top right hand corner. Click on that. Give the app a name and namespace. Note: The name space must be at least seven letters long and all lowercase. Agree to the Platform Privacy Policy.

STEP4:

You’re now on your apps main page. In the left column, click on Open Graph. In the “People can” area add one of the following: Watch, Plan, read, review. In the next area, you’ll be presented with a drop down of relevant choices. Choose one and hit “Get Started.”

STEP 5:

Wait a few minutes, head to your Facebook homepage and you should see your invitation to the new Facebook Timeline Beta.

Note: It’s a beta, so whatever weirdness you encounter, it’s on you. [Source: TechCrunch via Gizmodo]