CouchSurfing - Tips for CouchSurfing

Tips

Welcome to CouchSurfing! Here's the place to learn all about our community and how you can make the most of it.

These how-to guides will take you step-by-step through your first CouchSurfing experiences.

Getting Started: How to Host Travelers with CouchSurfing
Interested in hosting? Here's how to get started!
Getting Started: How to Travel with CouchSurfing
So you'd like to surf some couches? Let's get you started!
Getting Started: Getting Involved in the Community.
Ready to start meeting CouchSurfers? You don't need to wait 'til you're on the road.

How to Make a Profile.
First thing's first. Your profile is the face you present to other members, so read up on how to use it well.
How to Read a Profile.
A CouchSurfing profile has lots of information to help you decide who you'd like to meet.

Tips for Hosting.
Before you open your doors for the first time, here's some advice to help make your experience a good one.
Making a City Guide for your CouchSurfers.
Some busy hosts like to put together an information packet to help their CouchSurfers explore on their own. Here's how!

Finding and Requesting a Couch.
Choosing a potential host is a big decision! Learn how to make it well, and how to increase your chances of a positive response.
Tips for Surfing.
From the moment your Couch Request is accepted to the time you say good-bye, here are some pointers for being a good guest.

Solo CouchSurfers.
Going it alone? Not to worry! Here's some advice for feeling comfortable as a solo host or surfer.
Family CouchSurfing.
Whether you're bringing the kids or your guest is, here's some advice for enjoying CS together.
Taking it to the Next Level.
In honor of International CouchSurfing Day, June 12, 2009, we released some ideas for trying something new and different.
Rural CouchSurfing
These simple tips go a long way in improving your experience of hosting and surfing in rural areas. Check them out.