The Ambassadors are dudettes and dudes who believe in the Hostmedudes project and contribute to spread the concept around the world and to develop the community. They share a real passion for travelling and embody the values of generosity, open-mindedness and freedom that are the basis of Hostmedudes' philosophy.
You can apply to become an Ambassador only when you are verified at Level 3. When you are, please fill in the form in the Contact page to apply. We are looking forward to counting you amongst our Ambassadors!
Back to topHostmedudes requires you to maintain a valid contact email at all times as Hostmedudes may need to send you important updates.
Back to topYou can view anyone's profile. However, some information, such as the contact's details, can be hidden unless you become friends with that person.
You can invite anyone that you can see on the site to become your friend. Just click on the "Add to Friends" button. A friend request will be sent to that person. Once they confirm that they actually are friends with you, they will show up on your Friends List.
When you receive a friend request to become friend, you can either confirm or reject that request. In case you reject it, the person will not be notified.
Back to topIn the home page, you can find some crucial info such as:
Hosts are dudettes and dudes who accept to open their homes to welcome you. They are not just providing for free accommodation but they are also opening their minds and their lives and are eager to be exposed to cultural exchanges.
To ask a host to welcome you, just click on the "Ask for being host" button. A request will be sent to your potential host and you will be notified of the outcome.
Don't hesitate to ask as many questions to your host or guest. There are several technological tools you can use to talk to that person: webcam, MSN, Skype
You have some room in your house and you're willing to host some dudes: welcome to the hostmedudes community!
When completing your profile which is accessible through the My Profile page, go to the xxx tab. There, you will be able to fill in the status you would like to have. Just follow the instructions (number of guests you can host, etc.).
If you are enthusiastic about Hostmedudes, you can easily invite your friends who are not already on Hostmedudes to join with the Invite link. Just list the email addresses of people whom you would like to join. They will receive an email with instructions on how to register.
Back to topYou can join any open group. These groups can be found using the "Browse Groups" link. Just enter a keyword for the group in the box Quick Search or alternatively, browse by category from the right side of the screen. When you find the group you are looking for, click on the Join Group link
You just need to click on the link "Create a New Group" at the top of the Groups page and follow the options
You can invite your Hostmedudes friends. Click on the link Invite friends. You can also invite friends that are not on Hostmedudes via their email addresses. In that case, enter their valid email addresses and they will receive an invitation to register first and then join your group.
To post a new topic, simply go to the group profile and activate the link Create discussion and write the first post. To take part in an existing discussion, just select the topic name and click on Reply. You can now add your commentaries!
You can report any discussion or group as offensive. Just click on the button Report Abuse from the profile group. Hostmedudes will check these reports and take appropriate actions.
Back to topLocal buddies are dudettes and dudes who are happy to welcome you in their towns. They make themselves available for a town tour, a coffee or a drink, a poker game or a party etc. Meeting local people is the best way to get to know the country's culture and benefit from the best tips locals can provide so don't hesitate to send them a message when you drop by New York, Paris, Shanghai or anywhere else!
When completing your profile or when editing it, surf to the "Basics" tab. There, you will be able to notify your status.
Click on the Search button in the main menu and enter relevant search criteria. A list of members will be displayed. Just click on the "Local Buddy Request" button, compose a message and send it. The receiver can either reply your message or decline to.
Back to topYou can reset and change your Hostmedudes password from the My Account page on the left menu.
Hostmedudes passwords must be at least 6 characters long and can be any combination of letters and numbers. Please select a password that you can easily remember but that would be difficult for someone else to figure out.
To reset your password, you can also use the "Forgot password" link, on the home page.
If you are still experiencing some problems with your password:No, you can't because it's your uniq identifier.
Back to topAll your incoming and outgoing messages can be found in your inbox, accessible from My Messages in the left menu
You can either send a message while viewing someone's profile by clicking the link Send a Message under their profile picture. Please note that when asking for a host, we allow you to directly contact the host via the button "Host Request" under their profile picture.
You can also select My Messages then click on Compose message. You just need to enter the addressee's details. The person you sent the message will be notified and will view it the next time they log in
Back to topHostmedudes requires you to provide your full first and last name. Profanity is not permitted. Indeed, security is crucial to us, to dudettes and dudes and to you. You cannot ask for being a host while being registered under a fake name. Hostmedudes members need to know you before they welcome you in their homes. It is essential you enter your real names. Also, we will not process fakes or celebrity names. Dude, everyone knows that you're not Paris Hilton!
Back to topYour profile picture is the photo of you which is displayed on your profile and next to your name in search results, references, photo comments, mails etc. An album of profile pictures can be seen by clicking on the View Photos link just underneath the photo picture.
As safety is crucial to our community, we strongly encourage you to upload a photo of you so that the other members can identify you!
You can report any photo that you feel is offensive (a link is provided underneath the image). Hostmedudes will take appropriate action and remove photos if necessary
Back to topYour profile contains all the information about you that other dudes can see. Only your contact details are restricted: only your friends can view them.
You can edit your profile from the Edit My Profile page.
Back to topYou need to register first before being able to enjoy the community's services and features.
From the Registration page, just provide us with your full name, email address, birthday and desired password. After you complete the registration form, we will send an email to the address you provided. Clicking on the confirmation link will complete the registration process.
When registering, please ensure to provide accurate information and to review the Terms of Use. Once you have created an account you will need to keep a safe record of your login and password.
Back to topWhat kind of requests I can receive?
You can receive mainly 5 types of requests:Each time you are subject to a request, you will receive an email letting you know that a request was sent to you.
When you log on, a requests summary will be displayed in the Home page. Just click on them to display them.
For the host, travel buddy and local buddy requests, you can answer back or ignore the email. For the friend request, you can either accept or reject this request. If you are invited to join a group, you can accept to join or decline. If you are requested to attend an event, you can notify whether you will attend, may attend or will not attend.
Back to topHostmedudes search allows you to search for anything on the site, including dudes who are willing to host other dudes, travel buddies and local buddies.
On any page, you can do a quick search, just type in the dude's name in the box on the left and results will display.
In the vertical main menu, click on Search and select the tab. Then follow the instructions.
In the Travel tips page, you can make research for any destination. Just type in the key words in the box.
Back to topWhile viewing any of dudes' profiles, simply enter your text in the "Add References" box at the end of their profile, and then click on "Post" to display the testimonial. Your comment will appear on the dudes' profiles.
Once you met up with dudes, either as hosts, travel or local buddies, you can leave comments on their profile. We strongly encourage you to leave references so as to help the rest of the community to figure out how reliable the host is! Please note that you can only leave references for people you sincerely trust.
For safety purposes, you are not allowed to delete any testimonial. If you believe the comment left by a dude is totally unfair, please use the "Report" link.
Back to topThis page enables you to views all the best travel tips created by dudes, so as to make your next trip as pleasant as possible.
From the Travel tips page, go to the Find Travel Tip page tab. There, select a country, enter the town you’re looking for, select the category and run search.
To add a travel tip, you simply need to go to the Add Travel Tip tab. Then just follow the instructions.
Back to topTravel buddies are dudettes and dudes who are eager to travel with you. Contact them and plan your trips together. You wanna visit India but you don't feel travelling alone: no problem, meet Dudes that may join and share exceptional experiences!
Back to topIn the Travel diary page, you can search for Dudes' diaries. You have always dreamt of travelling to South Africa or you recently went to Shanghai? View some travel diaries of dudes who went there and comment their trips!
The Travel diary page is dedicated to Hostmedudes travellers across the world. It allows dudettes and dudes to update an online travel journal wherever you are to keep your friends posted: upload travel albums, relate fantastic stories, share exceptional experiences, tell about amazing friendships etc.
You can only create a Travel Diary from the My Travel Diaries page. Select Add a New Travel Diary and follow the instructions.
While viewing any of dudes' travel diaries, simply enter your text in the "Add a Comment" link at the bottom of their diaries.
Back to topThe Trips page is designed so as you can update your travel diary or create a new one. You can also browse other Travel Diaries and start dreaming destinations.
Back to topWe are aware that safety in a number one priority for Hostmedudes members! That's why we've created the verification system. This process is completely optional and is for members who feel safer knowing that hosts, guests and travellers have been checked out to some degree.
First of all, make sure the email address you provided is valid.
The verification process comprises three steps:
You can upload a copy of your passport so as we can check that the name you provided matches the name on your passport
To verify your home address, you can upload us evidence (gaz or electicity bill, rental receipt...) that proves you are living at the given address
If you are a student, you can upload us a copy of your school results, of your student card or of your degree.
If you're not a student anymore, you can send documents that prove your professional status and even school transcripts when you were in student life.
Each time you meet a step requirements, you will be added a + on your profile. Thus when are provided with ++ means that you have met 2 steps criteria so far.
When you reach +++, you are 100% verified at this point!
From the Edit My Profile page, go to the safety tab. There you can upload the three documents necessary to get fully verified (100%). You can also send us an email directly using the address .
Vouching is a way for members to declare their trust in other members. It is always important to be cautious when you host dudes or are hosted, and the vouching system is designed to help foster and promote a safe network. However, this does not replace or nullify the need for each of us to use common sense and direct communication with potential hosts. Be sure to do your due diligence when choosing a potential host or guest and read their profile and references.
The only way to become vouched for is to be extremely trusted by someone who has been vouched for by three other members. If you are a trusted friend, the vouched member can vouch for you. You must know each other in the real world. Once you have been vouched for three times, you can in turn vouch for members you sincerely believe to be trustworthy.
To vouch for someone, simply go to the person's profile and click on the "Vouch For" button.
The first people to be vouched for are the Hostmedudes core team of Admins. They were able to vouch for people that they knew well and felt were trustworthy. From there it branched out into the community.
You don't know any members just yet? Easy, become a host, a travel or local buddy with someone who is vouched, or just meet someone in your hometown who has been vouched for three times. After you meet and get to know, they can vouch for you.
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