How to invite a local surfer or community member to DropIn

Why the explanation matters

A code without context looks suspicious or confusing. The DropIn invitation describes the problem, the free one-to-one handover and what the recipient should do next.

The link carries the access code so the person normally does not need to copy it manually. The code is also visible in the message in case their messaging app removes part of the link.

Send an invitation

Create each invitation from your signed-in profile so the app can generate a fresh code and complete share message.

1. Open DropIn and go to Profile.
2. Choose Invite a local surfer.
3. Create a new one-use invitation.
4. Use the device share menu or copy the prepared message.
5. Ask the recipient to open the link, enter their email and complete their profile and vehicle.

What the recipient should know

A member can create more invitations for genuine local growth, subject to anti-abuse limits.

• DropIn is free and does not sell public parking spaces.
• A GPS-capable phone is needed to give or find a park.
• The invitation code is for one new account and expires after its validity period.
• Their six-digit member passcode should be kept private.
• They can contribute by offering a space when they leave.

An alternative: request access

Someone without an invitation can request an access code from the public homepage. DropIn emails the code directly and reminds them to check spam or junk folders.

The access flow is designed to help interested visitors join without waiting for an administrator to manually approve each request.