Couchsurfing - Advice for Hosts

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"WELCOME TO “ADVICE FOR HOSTS”. We are a friendly group willing to help all hosts. Have you hosted or want to start hosting? Is there anything you would like to know more about? Have you got an interesting / fun / disappointing / strange / questionable hosting experience to share? We are here to exchange experiences and ideas, in order to enjoy the CS “journey". We are an international, multicultural group, so please be tolerant and open-minded when reading other people's opinions and experiences, and understand that miscommunications can also be due to a simple language barrier. Advice and/or criticism should remain positive and constructive at all times.

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Murtaza A.

@murtazaakbariKabul, Kabul, Afghanistan

Problem With verification !

I try to do what couchsurfing team said to me ,but it's not working, it's seems I can't be verified host , They ask about passport or ID card but this happens after I take picture from my ID, so maybe someone can help me to figure out how verifications works .

Thanks

Josue M.

@josuehanoiotterSan Vicente de Moravia, Provincia de San José, Costa Rica

Duda

Hola soy de Costa rica bajé esta y pagué la verificación para conocer gente y compartir con viajeros inclusive ser host sin embargo llevo dos meses y no logro interactuar con nadie porque no entiendo mucho la app, podrían ayudarme ?

Hi, I'm from Costa Rica. I downloaded this app and paid for the verification because I wanted to meet people, connect with travelers, and even host them. However, it's been two months and I still haven't been able to interact with anyone because I don't really understand how the app works. Could you please help me?

Yzza L.

@yuzyvaiOsasco, São Paulo, Brazil

E Melhor Tentar Que Nunca Tentar. E Melhor Viajar Que Nunca Viajar. O Dia Está Perfeito Para Comunicar E Interagir Com Pessoas.

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Maxim B.

@maximtaipeicoyoteKalach-na-Donu, Volgograd Oblast, Russia

How To Find Prople Close In Mentality ? And Where ?

Stefan L.

@stefannbgNuremberg, Bavaria, Germany

Finally something good

It’s possible to filter last active members …. Why not from Beginn?

Abdul R.

@abdulrazzaqAmman, Amman Governorate, Jordan

Paid For Couchsurfing But Not Verified?

Hi I paid for this app, but still showing that I am no verified. Can anyone guide me how to get the verification ? Thanks

Max neumegen

@maxneumegenTaradale, Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand

if decline a CS request. what are the "resons". CS please list them. the "CS help page" states:" If you decline, you'll be asked to select a reason. That feedback goes only to Couchsurfing, not to the traveler."

if decline a CS request.

what are the "resons". CS please list them. the "CS help page" states:"

If you decline, you'll be asked to select a reason. That feedback goes only to Couchsurfing, not to the traveler."

Nikki J.

@nikki.jonesElgin, Scotland, United Kingdom

Hello new look

How is everyone getting on with exploring the new look?

annarital M.

@annaritalSaint-Brieuc, Brittany Region, France

Interesting link

If you want to understand how all that works

https://support.couchsurfing.org/hc/en-us/categories/49287411236891-Using-Couchsurfing

Antonio L'Inenarrabile

@ThirdEye3Calvizzano, Campania, Italy

If you want your full profile back in THE APP (not just 300 characters) follow these steps.

.1. Open www.couchsurfing.com from your PC (or the browser in your phone) .2. Go to your profile (in the browser/PC version it is shown in full). .3. Click on 'Edit Profile' or on 'Complete'. .4. Click on 'Prompts'. .5. Choose any RANDOM prompt. .6. Paste in the 'prompt' field the part of text of your full profile (shown in the PC/browser version) that you want to show IN THE APP (no characters limit). .7.You can repeat the action with many different 'Prompts'. ... RESULT: Now your full profile is in the app.

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