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A guide to help you (get started)

New to Trustroots, did you just sign up but is this your first time using a hospex site or do you want an easy way to get familiarised with all functions: this guide is your to go! Go through all information one by one, select the chapter you need or go back an forth, there's no right or wrong. If you in the end haven't found what you needed, you can always reach out to our support team.[1]

New to Hospex/Trustroots

The concept of Hospitality Exchange, also known as “accommodation sharing”, “hospitality services” (short “hospex”), and “home stay networks”, refers to centrally organized social networks of individuals, generally travelers, who offer or seek accommodation without monetary exchange. Generally, these services connect users via the internet. Read more about it on this page 'Hospitality exchange'.

When joining you agreed to abide to our rules[2] that include standards of behavior that apply to everyone. Be sure you're familiar with our privacy policy [3] and our manifesto:


We want a world that encourages trust, adventure and intercultural connections.

Our willingness to help each other is universal. Trustroots is completely free to use and will remain so forever.

We believe in beauty, simplicity and transparency.

We emphasize community.


Know that encouraging trust, doesn't mean you can blindly trust every member. Our platform is open for every one and although we aim to keep it as save as possible, you're always responsible for your own safety.

Your Profile

Your profile is the first impression members get about you when opening it. Having a filled out profile can drastically increase your chances of finding a host. It also makes it easier for potential guests to see what kind of person you are. Ideally it should show a bit of your personality, and what kind of guest and or host you will be.

Check out our wikipage 'How To Create A Good Profile' what you can write on your profile.


Editing your profile has five tabs:

  • Edit profile (here you can write information and add details about yourself);
  • Locations (here you can add info about your location and edit your host/meet up options);
  • Photo (here you can add a photo with different tools to choose from);
  • Networks (here you can connect other (hospitality)networks to your profile);
  • Account (here you'll find all kind of settings for your profile).


When signing up, the conformation email sometimes might take some time. Please wait 24hours from the moment you registered. Be sure to also check your spam folder and be sure the email address you entered when signing up is correct.

The Circles

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