About Foursquare
Welcome to Foursquare City Guide, your go-to app for personalized recommendations based on your interests and location. Discover the best places to eat, drink, shop, and explore worldwide, all tailored to your preferences. With over 75 million tips from local experts, you're in for a seamless experience. Whether you're a user looking for recommendations or a business owner aiming to boost visibility, Foursquare has you covered.
Creating an Account
To make the most of Foursquare City Guide, you'll need to create an account. This quick process takes only a few minutes and can be done on both the mobile app and desktop. You can choose between signing up with Facebook, Google, Apple, or your preferred email address and to ensure success, please follow the prompts and input all information accurately.
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On the sign-up page, select your account creation option of choice.
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On the account information screen, provide the necessary information:
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First Name
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Last Name
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Email address
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Password
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Birthday
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Gender (optional)
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Phone number (optional but recommended)
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NOTE: If you want to receive verification codes via text, your phone number is required.
Click Done in the upper right-hand corner.
Keep in mind that the signup process is 2factor authenticated which means that you will need to confirm creation or any additional changes to the account with verification codes sent to your email address. Also, when you sign up for Foursquare, you automatically gain access to our interconnected product, the Swarm app that can enhance your social interactions.
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Desktop Signup: Click here
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City Guide App: Google Play | App Store
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Swarm App: Google Play | App Store
Don’t forget to ensure your account and contact information - email address and/or phone number - is always up to date. Failure to do so may result in being locked out of your account.
Settings
Language: Foursquare aligns with your mobile device's default language. If you ever need to change it, follow these steps:
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iOS: Settings > General > Language & Region
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Android: Settings > Language & input
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Windows Phone: Settings > Language > Add Language
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Desktop Web: Scroll down to the bottom navigation menu, click the language link, and choose your preferred language.
Location: Foursquare is location-based, so ensure your device's location settings are tuned in. Adjust settings at both the app and operating system levels:
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iOS: Settings > Privacy > Location Services
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iOS (Background App Refresh): Settings > General > Background App Refresh
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Android: Settings > Apps > Foursquare
Profile Editing: Access foursquare.com/settings to edit your profile, manage sharing settings, privacy, notifications, connected apps, and business pages.
Tastes and Preferences
Tastes on Foursquare City Guide help tailor your recommendations. Add specific dishes, atmospheres, or preferences to refine your search. Tips mentioning your tastes will appear prominently.
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Add Tastes: Hover over your profile in the upper right corner via desktop or go to your profile and click "Tastes." on the mobile app.
Highlight in Watermelon: Your tastes are showcased in watermelon color. Click the plus sign in the top right corner of the Tastes screen.
Now that you're all set up, enjoy exploring with Foursquare City Guide and make the most of your personalized experience! On the “Me” tab you will always be able to track the places you visited, tips you left, your tastes, and access to your list of photos or followers. Once on the “Me” tab, you can use the option to edit your profile and settings with the link in the upper right corner of your screen on mobile.
Enjoy and have fun using City Guide!