How to check-in on Swarm:
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Tap the Check-in Icon:
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Tap the icon at the bottom center to update your location.
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Add a photo, comment, friend, or sticker to personalize your check-in.
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Checking in Friends:
Tap the check-in icon, then the user icon with a "+" to select a friend from your list.
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Mentioning Friends:
While checking in or commenting, type "@" to mention friends from your list.
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Adding Check-in Photos:
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Select the camera icon to add a photo from your gallery or take a new one.
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Have fun with stickers, unlocked through check-ins to Collectible Categories.
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Editing a Check-in:
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Correct mistakes, add friends, or photos after checking in.
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Tap on a check-in, go to details, then tap the three dots to edit.
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Sharing a Check-in:
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Click the check-in, then the share icon in the top right corner.
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Share on Facebook, Twitter, via email, or text message.
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Checking into an Event:
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Check into the place hosting the event.
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When prompted, choose "just check me in" or select the event from the list.
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Deleting a Check-in:
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Click the trash can icon on the check-in detail screen.
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Confirm or cancel; deleted check-ins cannot be restored.
Off-the-Grid Check-Ins:
Toggle Privacy:
Tap the lock icon to switch between public and private check-ins.
Visibility to Friends:
Off-the-grid check-ins are only visible to you. They're recorded in your history but not seen by friends.
Friend Check-Ins:
In place details, see friends' public check-ins. Off-the-grid check-ins won't show friends' avatars.
Earn Rewards:
Off-the-grid check-ins still earn one coin for each insight, like stickers, streaks, and mayorships.
Using Your Swarm Map:
Accessing Your Map:
Click on the map in your feed to access your Swarm Map. Then, click on the map again in your profile to zoom in and view your check-ins.
Explore Check-ins:
Click on individual pins to see details like check-in time, event attendance, companions, and uploaded photos.
Privacy Settings:
We respect your privacy. With our Privacy Settings, you can choose who sees your map. If you're not friends, only public photos and friends lists are visible. If you're friends, your map and stats are visible, but you can adjust this in your privacy settings.
Did you forget to Check-In?
Sometimes, life gets in the way and we forget to check in. No worries! We've got you covered with some handy features to help you keep track of your favorite spots.
Historical Check-in Suggestions:
If we think you've been somewhere but haven't checked in, we'll suggest it in your history. Just tap to confirm if you were there, or dismiss the suggestion if it doesn't match.
Check-in Reminders:
We'll send you reminders to check in when you arrive somewhere exciting. Make sure notifications are on, so you never miss out on earning stickers, becoming Mayor, or climbing the leaderboard.
How to Enable Check-in Reminders:
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Go to your profile tab.
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Tap the Settings icon and select "Other Notifications".
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Turn on "Show Check-in Suggestions in History" to enable reminders. For Android users, find this under "Notification Settings".
That's it! Keep exploring and checking in with confidence.