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* At the top of every page you will should find a '''search bar''' with the words '''"Where would you like to go?"'''.
* At the top of every page you will should find a '''search bar''' with the words '''"Where would you like to go?"'''.
* Type your destination into the search bar, then click '''Surf'''
* Type your destination into the search bar, then click '''Surf''' or hit '''Enter'''.
* In this example we have used [[Paris]], France as an example.
* In this example we have used [[Paris]], France as an example.


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=== Step 3: Find a place to stay ===
=== Step 3: Find a place to stay ===


* Searching for your destination takes you to the [[[place page]] associated with your destination. In this example, we are taken to the [[place page]] for the [[Paris]] area.
* Searching for your destination takes you to the [[place page]] associated with your destination. In this example, we are taken to the [[place page]] for the [[Paris]] area.
* At the top of the [[place page]] for your destination you will find a box with the text '''Find a place to stay for [ ] traveler(s)'''
* At the top of the [[place page]] for your destination you will find a box with the text '''Find a place to stay for [ ] traveler(s)'''


[[File:Find_a_place_to_stay.PNG|alt=Find a place to stay|Find a place to stay]]
[[File:Find_a_place_to_stay.PNG|alt=Find a place to stay|Find a place to stay]]


* Select the number of people that require a place to stay and click '''Go!''' or hit '''Enter'''.


=== Step 4: ===
[[File:Surf_results_annotated.PNG|alt=Couch search results page|Couch search results page]]
[[Category:Guides]][[Category:Beginners]]
[[Category:Guides]][[Category:Beginners]]

Revision as of 16:54, 10 March 2013

This is a step-by-step guide aimed at beginners and first-time users of CouchSurfing. In this guide we will show you how to search for a couch, or a place to stay with a host on the CouchSurfing hospitality exchange network.

Step 1: Fill out your Profile.

Fill out your profile. For step-by-step guide see how to fill out your profile on CouchSurfing

Step 2: Where would you like to go?

  • At the top of every page you will should find a search bar with the words "Where would you like to go?".
  • Type your destination into the search bar, then click Surf or hit Enter.
  • In this example we have used Paris, France as an example.

Where would you like to go?

Step 3: Find a place to stay

  • Searching for your destination takes you to the place page associated with your destination. In this example, we are taken to the place page for the Paris area.
  • At the top of the place page for your destination you will find a box with the text Find a place to stay for [ ] traveler(s)

Find a place to stay

  • Select the number of people that require a place to stay and click Go! or hit Enter.

Step 4:

Couch search results page