How to search for a couch on CouchSurfing: Difference between revisions
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* The [[place page]] also acts as a hub for the local community. To the bottom of the '''Find a place to stay''' section is the [[conversations]] section. | * The [[place page]] also acts as a hub for the local community. To the bottom of the '''Find a place to stay''' section is the [[conversations]] section. | ||
* '''Do not post a request for a [[host]] or [[couch]] in this section.''' | * '''Do not post a request for a [[host]] or [[couch]] in this section.''' | ||
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* For more details see [[community guidelines]]. | * For more details see [[community guidelines]]. | ||
* ''Why?'' '''Safety''': by posting in a public forum, you are inviting strangers to contact you. | * ''Why?'' '''Safety''': by posting in a public forum, you are inviting strangers to contact you. | ||
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* ''Why?'' '''Spam''': Thousands of people are looking for hosts. Filling up the [[conversations]] forum prevents the local community from using the forum for legitimate uses. | * ''Why?'' '''Spam''': Thousands of people are looking for hosts. Filling up the [[conversations]] forum prevents the local community from using the forum for legitimate uses. | ||
* ''Why?'' Your post will most likely be [[flagging|flagged]] and then '''deleted'''. | * ''Why?'' Your post will most likely be [[flagging|flagged]] and then '''deleted'''. | ||
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Revision as of 18:43, 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.
Step 3: Find a place to stay
The CORRECT way ✔
- 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)
- Select the number of people that require a place to stay and click Go! or hit Enter.
The WRONG way ✘
- The place page also acts as a hub for the local community. To the bottom of the Find a place to stay section is the conversations section.
- Do not post a request for a host or couch in this section.
- For more details see community guidelines.
- Why? Safety: by posting in a public forum, you are inviting strangers to contact you.
- Why? Simple courtesy: it is more polite to ask people directly for their hospitality. You will be more successful finding a place to stay through personalized messages.
- Why? Spam: Thousands of people are looking for hosts. Filling up the conversations forum prevents the local community from using the forum for legitimate uses.
- Why? Your post will most likely be flagged and then deleted.