aboutfaq

General questions & registration

What is BeWelcome?

BeWelcome is a hospitality exchange network. Every member of the network has a profile. Members can search for other members at their travel destination, check out their profiles and send them a message or accommodation request. Most members of BeWelcome offer hospitality to travellers and/or can show them around. If that sounds good to you, just sign up.

How do I join?

You can sign up at https://www.bewelcome.org/signup. We ask you for a username, your real name, your e-mail address, your date of birth, gender and your approximate location. Your name, e-mail address and date of birth will not be visible for other members. You can decide what other information you want to show in your personal settings. After you signed up we will send you a confirmation e-mail. Once you clicked the link in that mail you can use BeWelcome.

Can I join for free?

Yes, joining and being a member of BeWelcome is free of charge. We encourage you to dedicate some time and contribute to the community through hosting, meeting other members or helping to run the site. Although the website is non-profit and completely run by volunteers, we do have some costs (such as servers, domains, administrative fees, etc.) which we hope to cover through donations. We will never sell data or show advertisements to cover the costs. Please also read the FAQ about how the project is financed.