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Hide a cache ~ Night and UV caches
Night caches are designed to be found at night. They are difficult or impossible to find during the day. Typically,
Hide a cache ~ Environmentally friendly geocaching
These tips will help you protect the environment while geocaching in the great outdoors! To learn more about our environ
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For the new geocacher ~ The history of Geocaching HQ
With the flip of a switch...
On May 2, 2000, at approximately midnight Greenwich Mean Time, the great blue switch* cont
Hide a cache ~ Block Party classification
The goal of 2025 Block Parties is to celebrate 25 years of geocaching and to strengthen the geocaching community around
Hide a cache ~ Challenge caches
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What is a challenge cache?
A challenge cache requires seekers to find an associated p
My account ~ List of souvenirs
The list below includes all souvenirs. While souvenirs for geographical location are still discoverable, souvenirs for s
Hide a cache ~ Mega-Event classification
The goal of Mega-Events is to strengthen the geocaching community through amazing social experiences. These events oft
Legal/land managers ~ Examples of agency/geocaching partnerships
Geocaching provides opportunities for land managers and police to engage with their communities and promote safe enjoyme
Hide a cache ~ Cache containers explained
The popularity and longevity of a geocache often depends on the cache container. Before you choose a container, check ou
My account ~ User privacy settings
Visibility of your geocaching profile
As part of our ongoing commitment to give you more control of your privacy, you c
Premium membership ~ Benefits of Geocaching Premium
The support of the Premium community is a big part of what keeps this game going. Premium members gain unlimited access
Hide a cache ~ Community volunteer reviewers
Geocaching is a
community driven
game played all around the world. It relies on the support of more than 4
Hide a cache ~ Geocaching Events
Geocaching Event Caches are get-togethers listed on Geocaching.com. They are organized by local geocachers and geocachin
Find a cache ~ When a cache needs maintenance
If you find a geocache in need of help (e.g. logbook is full or the container is damaged), post an “Owner attention requ
Legal/land managers ~ Benefits of geocaching for land managers
Geocaching is an outdoor adventure game that anyone can play for free. Not only are there benefits for the players (aka
Hide a cache ~ How to get accurate coordinates
Why are accurate coordinates important?
Accurate coordinates make the difference between a happy find and a frustrating
Hide a cache ~ The history of traveling caches
Traveling caches were introduced by the geocaching community in 2001. The original idea was that geocachers would move a
My account ~ Delete account
If you would like to permanently erase your username, logs, and gallery photos with no way to retrieve them again in the
Community ~ Geocaching groups and organizations
One of the best ways to learn about geocaching and connect with your local geocaching community is to join a geocaching
Hide a cache ~ Geocache Health Score
Geocaching is more fun when caches are available to find. To help improve the overall caching experience, Geocaching HQ
Hide a cache ~ Guide to hosting Event Caches
Local geocachers and geocaching organizations can designate a time and location to meet and discuss geocaching. These ar
Hide a cache ~ Ratings for difficulty and terrain (D/T)
Every geocache has a difficulty (D) rating and a terrain (T) rating on a 5-star scale. It is known as the D/T rating
Hide a cache ~ CITO (Cache In Trash Out®)
Cache In Trash Out® (CITO) is an environmental initiative supported by the geocaching community. Since 2002, CITO has
Find a cache ~ Log types
This article is about log types for cache finders. Read about log types for cache owners here.
Log types for cache find
Hide a cache ~ Accepted sciences for EarthCaches
EarthCache sciences must focus on the solid earth and the processes that shape it. These lists are not all-inclusive. Yo
Trackables ~ Buy and activate a trackable
You have purchased a new trackable from Shop Geocaching or one of our retail partners, congratulations!
Enter the tra
Trackables ~ Buy and activate a trackable
You have purchased a new trackable from Shop Geocaching or one of our retail partners, congratulations!
Enter the tra
Hide a cache ~ Waypoints and stages
Traditional geocaches have a single set of posted coordinates. Other cache types may have many waypoints and stages.
Wh
Community ~ Search the forums
Search for topics, posts and members
Enter a keyword in the search bar on the top right. Use Advanced Search to filter
Legal/land managers ~ Premium membership for law enforcement & land managers
Park systems and police departments are a welcome and integral part of the geocaching community. It is our goal to build
Hide a cache ~ Create an EarthCache
An EarthCache provides an earth science lesson through a visit to a unique geological feature. For examples and ideas, s
Hide a cache ~ Archive or unarchive a geocache
Archive a geocache
If you no longer want to maintain your cache, you must remove the container from the
Hide a cache ~ Cache review process
Review process
A local reviewer checks your cache page against our guidelines and regional policies, but does not vi
Find a cache ~ Pocket Query filters
Filter
Explanation
Query Name
Enter a name for the PQ
Hide a cache ~ Letterbox Hybrids
Tribute to letterboxing
Letterbox Hybrids are based on an older kind of container search, called letterboxing. Becaus
Hide a cache ~ Virtual Rewards - Guidelines
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Adventure Lab® ~ Adventure Lab® tips
Lese die Tipps auf Deutsch
The Adventure Lab platform can be a great way to expand geocaching. Each Adventure you creat
Hide a cache ~ Collecting Event attendee information
During COVID-19, local laws and health and safety guidelines, may require Event hosts to collect personal information
Hide a cache ~ Place your cache
Many cache submissions are not published due to basic violations. Before you hide a cache, read the geocaching guide
Hide a cache ~ Limiting some EarthCache types
(Updated 11 January, 2019)
We try to prevent too many EarthCaches about the same topic. New submissions for the fol
Adventure Lab® ~ Steps to create an Adventure
Geocaching HQ has provided Premium members the opportunity to create a public Adventure, with up to five Locations.
If
Hide a cache ~ Submit a cache page
Submit a cache page
Before you create a new cache page, choose a good container and place your cache.
Create n
Find a cache ~ Search for a cache
This article is about functionality of Geocaching.com. For functionality on the Geocaching® app, go here.
If you are a
Hide a cache ~ Adopt or transfer a geocache
Geocaching HQ will not process a transfer without permission from the original cache owner. Follow the steps below
Hide a cache ~ Software, apps, technology, and downloads
Technology is rapidly evolving. As we encounter new technology on cache pages, we consider if it is appropriate for our
Hide a cache ~ Wherigo® Caches
Wherigo® Caches are GPS-enabled adventures in the real world. They use GPS technology to guide players to physical loc
Hide a cache ~ Seasonal tips for cache owners
The changing seasons can affect geocache locations, containers, and contents. Follow these tips to make sure that yo
For the new geocacher ~ Log a geocache
Find a cache and sign the logbook
Respect the environment and keep the cache area intact. Also, make sure to be stealth
Legal/land managers ~ Claims of copyright infringement
Groundspeak, Inc. respects the intellectual property rights of others and asks all users of our websites do the same.
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For the new geocacher ~ Intro to geocaching
Geocaching is a real-world treasure hunt happening right now, all around you.
There are millions of geocaches worldwide
Community ~ Place names for UK and Ireland
Geographical regions allow geocachers to focus on the recreational aspect of geocaching, rather than associate geocachin
My account ~ Recover password or username
Recover your password
Visit Geocaching.com.Sign out of your account.Visit the Recover your Username or Password pag
Premium membership ~ Full access on the Geocaching® app
The official app for geocaching is even better with Premium membership.
In th
Find a cache ~ Create a Pocket Query
Premium Members can use the Pocket Query (PQ) feature to create a set of caches to download to GPS devices and the Geoca
Adventure Lab® ~ Who can create an Adventure
Geocachers
To create an Adventure, you must be granted a credit by Geocaching HQ. For now, our priority is to make sure
Hide a cache ~ Giga-Event classification
A Giga-Event Cache is a geocaching event attended by 5000 or more people. Giga-Events are the largest of the Event Cac
Hide a cache ~ Mystery Caches
Mystery Cache designs
Mystery Caches can have many different designs. Here are the most common ones.
Hide a cache ~ Unpublished geocaches may be archived
It’s good etiquette to submit your cache page for review within three months of creation. Inactive and unpublished cache
Hide a cache ~ HQ emails to inactive hider accounts
Cache maintenance is an important (and required) component of geocache ownership. In January 2020, as part of
Find a cache ~ Contact a cache owner
On Geocaching.com
There are two methods to contact cache owners on Geocaching.com, Message Center and email.
From a ca
Hide a cache ~ Teamwork caches
Teamwork caches are created cooperatively by two owners from different areas. They encourage two geocachers to work
Legal/land managers ~ Logo usage and trademark information
Many geocachers want to use our logos for various geocaching-related things and we love that! But before you do, keep in
Hide a cache ~ Coordinate formats
What is GPS?
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a network of satellites orbiting the Earth and broadcasting a radio
Hide a cache ~ Legacy cache types
In geocaching, the word "legacy" refers to something that is allowed to remain active based on a rule or guideline that
Hide a cache ~ Manage your cache page
As a cache owner, you can view all of your published geocaches and access Admin Tools from each of your cache pages to m
Geocaching® app & GPS ~ GPS buyer guide
You don’t need an expensive or elaborate GPS device for geocaching. Your device should be easy to use, accessible, and d
Hide a cache ~ Don't bury your cache or attach it to a tree
Digging is not allowed
Creating a hole in the ground can damage the environment and displease landowners. Therefore you
Hide a cache ~ Multi-Caches
Multi-Caches include at least one stage in addition to the physical final container with a logbook. The posted coordin
Hide a cache ~ Challenge-Caches (Deutsch)
Was ist ein Challenge-Cache?
Um einen Challenge-Cache [challenge - (engl.) Herausforderung] als Fund zu loggen, muss de
Find a cache ~ Enter solved coordinates for Mystery Caches
Mystery Caches often involve solving puzzles in order to determine the location of the cache container so they are somet
Find a cache ~ Advanced maps
Premium members can use advanced map features and filter options for the following maps as shown in the
Community ~ Report a bug
The best way to report a bug is in the forums.
First see if the issue has already been reported.
Add new info
My account ~ Manage sharing with Geocaching API Authorized Developers
Geocaching HQ has long held the belief that although we’d like to, we can’t be all things to all geocachers. For
Hide a cache ~ Add images to your cache page
To add an image to your cache page, upload it to your cache page gallery and insert it into your cache page.
Geocaching® app & GPS ~ View photos from a geocache page
View photos uploaded by the cache owner
Select a cache and open the cache page.
Scroll down and select Photos.
Swip
Hide a cache ~ Virtual Caches
A Virtual Cache is about discovering a location rather than a container. The requirements for logging a Virtual Cache
For the new geocacher ~ Find your first cache
Download the free Geocaching® app. See Geocaching 101 for hints for new geocachers.
To increase yo
Hide a cache ~ Maintenance expectations
To make sure your geocache is in good health, monitor the logs and visit the cache site periodically. View the Cache own
Hide a cache ~ Agenda guideline explained
Geocaching is intended to be a fun, family-friendly game, not a platform for an agenda. Therefore, cache pages should no
Hide a cache ~ Edit Premium-only status on a cache page
Premium-only caches can only be seen by Premium and Charter members.
Create a new Premium-only cache
When you create a
Trackables ~ Trackable etiquette
Help the trackable reach its goal
Trackables are meant to travel, help them do that!
Only take a track
Find a cache ~ Instant Notifications
Want to keep up on all the new geocaches in your area? Want to keep an eye out for local Event Geocaches? With Instant N
Geocaching® app & GPS ~ Log trackables
Trackables are geocaching game pieces that move from geocache to geocache. Log a trackable from your inventory through
Premium membership ~ Request a refund
Depending on where you purchased your membership, different refund policies apply. Review our cancellation and refund po
Hide a cache ~ Side events for Mega/Giga-Events
Side-events are events held nearby on the days before or after a Mega/Giga-Event. These events may be hosted by the even
Community ~ Cachemoji
Sticker app for iOS iPhone and iPad
This iOS app allows you to send custom geocaching stickers using iMessage on your i
Community ~ Forum basics
Forum purpose
The goal of the Geocaching Forum is to promote the activity of geocaching and GPS usage. It is a friend
Geocaching® app & GPS ~ Find a GeoTour
GeoTours are a collection of self-guided themed tours around historic sites, parks, cities, and more. GeoTours are often
Hide a cache ~ Challenge cache subjectivity
Challenge caches are sometimes difficult to review for publication due to the subjectivity involved. Meaning, one person
Find a cache ~ Delete logs from geocache and trackable pages
Geocache and trackable logs can be deleted by the log owner, cache or trackable owner, and Geocaching HQ staff. Deleted
For the new geocacher ~ GC Code
Each geocache is assigned a number based on the order in which the cache page is created. You will often see it
on th
Hide a cache ~ Camping Event caches
Camping is a popular activity among geocachers, and long weekend camping trips particularly so. It’s becoming common to
Hide a cache ~ Geocache planning map
What’s on the map?
The planning map shows all visible physical locations for existing geocaches. This includes visible
Hide a cache ~ Geocaching HQ visits
Join us at the Geocaching HQ Visitor Center in Seattle, WA
We are excited you want to visit us! As a working office,
Find a cache ~ Add a photo to a log
On Geocaching.com with a new log
Select Log geocache from a cache page.
On the log page, drag and drop up to 20 phot
Geocaching® app & GPS ~ Get started
Plan your geocaching adventures, find geocaches, and log your finds in the field with the Geocaching® app.
Find a cach
Hide a cache ~ HTML in cache pages
Geocache pages can include some HTML and BBCode. You can enhance your cache page with hyperlinks, te
Find a cache ~ True north vs. magnetic north
True north
True north is located at the Geographic North Pole and is based on the Earth’s axis. The Earth rot
Hide a cache ~ Submit an appeal
We know that you have put a lot of effort into placing and submitting your geocache. On behalf of geocachers every
Community ~ Brochures and presentation
PDF Brochures
The geocaching brochure shows a quick overview of the game and how to get started.
English
Česky
Hide a cache ~ Can I hold a geocaching event while on vacation?
It depends on the region
An Event Cache is a gathering of geocachers, focusing on the social aspect of geocaching. In s
Hide a cache ~ Planetary geology on Earth
The Planetary Geology on Earth series of EarthCaches was created to give geocachers th
Geocaching® app & GPS ~ Geocaching® app: Premium vs. Basic membership features chart
Feature
Available to all users
Search
Search for:
GC codes
Locations
Landmarks
Neighborhoods
Hide a cache ~ Is my idea publishable?
Geocaching HQ and community volunteer reviewers cannot tell you before you submit your cache page for review whether it
Hide a cache ~ Disable and enable a geocache
To temporarily enable or disable your cache, follow these steps:
Find the cache you want to enable or disable in your
My account ~ Disable account
If you no longer want to participate in geocaching, you may disable your account.
Before you disable your a
Hide a cache ~ Check for minimum distance
New geocaches must be at least 0.1 miles (528 feet or 161 meters) from the physical elements of other caches. To check f
For the new geocacher ~ Signal the Frog®
If you spend a bit of time geocaching, chances are you'll see a frog with an antenna attached to his head. This is
Si
Find a cache ~ Trip planner: Geocaches along a route
Make your next road trip more enjoyable by creating a custom route to find geocaches as you travel.
Create a new route
Trackables ~ Adopt or transfer a trackable
Geocaching HQ will not process a transfer without permission from the original trackable owner. Follow the steps below t
Partner with us ~ GeoTours video introduction
Learn what a GeoTour can do for your area
Get ready for more visitors!
Find ou
Partner with us ~ Starting the GeoTour process
Are you a travel and tourism professional? You’ve come to the right place.
Geocaching is enjoyed by millions of people
Community ~ Social media channels
Connect with fellow geocachers and get the latest news and updates from Geocaching HQ.
Facebook — news, updates, an
Hide a cache ~ Geocaching International Film Festival (GIFF)
The Geocaching International Film Festival is a geocaching short film competition and a festival of geocaching events, h
Legal/land managers ~ GDPR request
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) provides certain rights to individuals who reside in European Union countr
Trackables ~ Custom trackables and digital icons
Individual trackables
For individual or small quantities of trackables
Order a trackable from Shop Geocaching or a d
Community ~ Unsupported devices and browsers
Our websites and mobile apps have certain technology requirements that may change from time to time. If you device or br
Geocaching® app & GPS ~ Offline Lists
Offline Lists are a Premium feature in the Geocaching® app. Download your Lists and use the Trails map to navigate to ge
Trackables ~ Types of trackables
Travel Bug®
A Travel Bug® is the standard for trackables. Travel Bug® trackables are metal dog tags, typically attached
Hide a cache ~ Request a donation from Geocaching HQ
Thanks for your interest in a donation from Geocaching HQ. Each year, we have a small budget to send donation gifts to r
My account ~ Message Center
This article is about functionality of Geocaching.com. For functionality on the Geocaching® app, go here.
Geocaching’s
Find a cache ~ Lists
Premium members can create up to 100 Lists (maximum 1000 caches per List) to organize their geocaching adven
Find a cache ~ Favorite points
Geocaching Favorite points are a simple way to track and share the geocaches that you enjoyed the most. Premium
Hide a cache ~ Cache container sizes
Geocaches come in all shapes and sizes. The definitions below can help you choose the correct size for your cache. The n
Hide a cache ~ Respond to "throwdowns"
Throwdowns are strongly discouraged
A “throwdown” is a container placed by a geocacher who cannot find the original cac
Hide a cache ~ Geocache hints
You can include an optional hint in your cache page to provide additional information for geocachers who have trouble fi
Trackables ~ Trackable and geocoin manufacturers
Geocaching HQ does not design or manufacture custom game pieces. We only approve trackable designs and g
Hide a cache ~ Remove the “Owner attention requested” icon
"Owner attention requested" icon and attribute
The community will report that your geocache needs maintenance if there
Hide a cache ~ Update geocache coordinates
This article describes how to update the posted coordinates for a geocache. Learn how to update waypoint coordinates her
Hide a cache ~ Augmented Reality (AR) and geocaching
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From June 06, 2018 until March 06, 2019 Geocaching HQ c
Trackables ~ Log a trackable
This article is about functionality of Geocaching.com. For functionality on the Geocaching® app, go here.
Retrieve, Dis
Adventure Lab® ~ Statistics
Statistics in the Adventure Lab® app
The Adventure Lab app includes the following statistics:
Completed Adventures
Hide a cache ~ Promoting geocaching events
To help grow the geocaching community, Event Caches are able to promote other geocaching events. Read more below to lear
Hide a cache ~ Add geocache instructions for finders
It's a good idea to include instructions for finders in each of your geocaches. This welcome note explains what to do
Geocaching® app & GPS ~ Create, edit, and delete Lists
Premium members can create Lists to organize their geocaching adventures. Lists on the Geocaching® App automatically syn
Hide a cache ~ Virtual Rewards - Inspiration tips
In 2017, 2019, 2022, and 2024 Geocaching HQ offered 4,000 cache hiders the opportunity to create one Virtual Cache. Foll
Hide a cache ~ Approved domains for images
Images in your cache and trackable descriptions must be hosted on Geocaching.com or one of the approved domains below. A
My account ~ Edit Home Location
Next to your username in the top right corner, select the down arrow to select Settings.
Select Home Location.
Find a cache ~ Project a waypoint
Sometimes you will need to project a waypoint to find the next stage of a Multi- or Mystery Cache.
Projecting a waypoin
Geocaching® app & GPS ~ Report a bug—Geocaching® app
The best way to report a bug is in the forums.
First, see if someone else has already reported this issue.
Add new i
Geocaching® app & GPS ~ Download geocaches to GPS device
There are several ways to download geocache details to your GPS device. Each GPS device is different, so instruction
Hide a cache ~ Challenge checkers
Challenge caches published after April 21, 2015, must include a link to a Project-GC challenge checker. This requirement
Find a cache ~ Attributes
Attributes on the right side of a cache page give additional information at a quick glance. For example, they can indica
Hide a cache ~ Webcam Caches
Webcam Caches are a legacy cache type. You cannot submit new Webcam Cache pages for review, but you can find those tha
Hide a cache ~ Can I hide a cache while on vacation?
It’s not recommended
We recommend that you do not hide a geocache while traveling. Vacation/holiday caches are usually
Hide a cache ~ Edit a cache page after publication
In order for other geocachers to have a consistent experience when they find your cache, try to avoid editing your cache
My account ~ Validate account
When you set up an account with Geocaching.com, you will receive a validation email. Select the link provided in that em
Find a cache ~ Geocaching product testing
Geocaching HQ often conducts testing of potential new products and improvements to existing products. We do this in many
Adventure Lab® ~ Adventure Lab vision
Adventure Lab® expands the ways people explore and learn about the world around them through interactive, community-cr
Community ~ Waymarking basics
Waymarking uses GPS coordinates to mark, visit, and share locations around the world. Waymarking highlights interestin
For the new geocacher ~ Geocachers' Creed
Geocachers’ Creed is designed to orient new players to the ethos of geocaching and guide experienced players in question
For the new geocacher ~ Well-stocked geocaching bag
You never know when the urge to geocache will hit, so keep your geocaching bag ready. Here is a list of common items you
My account ~ Not receiving emails from Geocaching.com
If you are not receiving emails from Geocaching.com, please check the following:
Validate your account.
Premium membership ~ Redeem a gift membership
Congratulations on receiving a Geocaching Premium membership gift card!
Add a gift card to your account
On
Community ~ Submit a new Waymark
From Waymarking.com, select Post a New Waymark on the right.
Fill out the details and select Save and Continue.
Community ~ Geocacher disagreement
All geocachers should feel safe and comfortable as they pursue their outdoor adventures. If you have a negative experien
Legal/land managers ~ Do not sell my info
California privacy law provides certain rights to its residents. For information about the personal data we collect, how
Geocaching® app & GPS ~ Draft logs
Save your logs as drafts in the Geocaching® app and finish them later. Drafts automatically sync to your drafts page on
Geocaching® app & GPS ~ Message Center
The Message Center makes it easy to chat with other geocachers and geocache owners while you’re out adventuring.
Sele
Hide a cache ~ Links in geocache pages
Technology is rapidly evolving. As we encounter new technology on cache pages, we consider if it is appropriate for
Hide a cache ~ Virtual Rewards - Richtlinien (Deutsch)
Am 17. Januar 2024, 1. März 2022, 4. Juni 2019, und 24. August 2017 hat Geocaching HQ ausgewählten Cachern die Möglichke
Find a cache ~ Watchlists
This article is about Watchlists. To find out about how to create, manage and delete Lists, go here.
Your W
Find a cache ~ Additional logging requirements (ALR)
A geocacher can log a physical cache online as “found” if they have signed the logbook. All other logging requiremen
Hide a cache ~ Add a solution checker to your Mystery Cache page
Mystery Caches often include a tool to check solutions on the cache page. This helps geocachers ensure their solved coor
For the new geocacher ~ Ten tips when looking for a cache
Use your intuitionYour GPS or smartphone only gets you within about 30 feet of the cache location. When you’re close,
Legal/land managers ~ Image and text usage
Most images and text on cache pages are user-generated content. Contact a cache owner to request permission to reuse con
Hide a cache ~ EarthCache logging tasks
Updated 10 June, 2019
An EarthCache teaches an earth science lesson. The cache page must include logging tasks that h
For the new geocacher ~ Geocaching etiquette
We like to keep things fun for everyone, so we have a few rules we encourage everyone to follow.
Sign both
Find a cache ~ Log an EarthCache or a Virtual Cache
Read the cache page to learn the logging requirements for any EarthCache or Virtual Cache. You must visit an EarthCa
Hide a cache ~ Hide your first geocache
Hiding a geocache is a big milestone for any geocacher. Before hiding your first cache
Find a cache ~ Worldwide search
Premium members have access to advanced features in the geocache search:
No radius restrictions. Want to se
Hide a cache ~ Geo-art
Geo-art (aka geoart) is a collection of geocaches that have their posted coordinates arranged in a way to create an imag
Geocaching® app & GPS ~ Web View
Web View allows you to see the geocache description as it appears on our website. It includes photos and HTML styling th
Hide a cache ~ Virtual Rewards - Lignes directrices
Le 17 janvier 2024, le 1er mars, 2022, 4 juin 2019, et 24 août 2017, Geocaching HQ a offert l'opportunité de placer une
Trackables ~ Trackable log icons
These icons indicate actions associated with Trackable items.
Picked up from geocache/event ("retrieved")
Droppe
Hide a cache ~ HQ emails to inactive EarthCache hider accounts
Cache maintenance is an important (and required) component of geocache ownership. In April 2024, as part of Geocaching H
Find a cache ~ Format cache and trackable logs
Add a personal touch to your logs with formatting and emojis (smileys). These will show up on the website, but not on th
Trackables ~ Inventory
This article is about functionality of Geocaching.com. For functionality on the Geocaching® app, go here.
Your Invent
Hide a cache ~ GPS usage
Each geocache published on Geocaching.com must include GPS usage for geocachers who look for that cache.
Tip: Find out
Hide a cache ~ Bonus caches
A bonus cache is a Mystery Cache for which you have to find clues in other caches. Sometimes the coordinates for the bon
Partner with us ~ Become a vendor of Geocaching-licensed products
To use official Geocaching logos and designs for commercial use, please email your request to shop@geocaching.com wi
Legal/land managers ~ Submit a Digital Services Act report
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Community ~ Edit forum profile and settings
Edit your profile photo
Log out of the forums.
Go to your account settings.
Edit your profile photo.
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My account ~ Change password
Visit Geocaching.com. Next to your username in the top right corner, select the down arrow to select S
My account ~ Edit username
You may update your geocaching username at any time, using the Geocaching website.
Log on to Geocaching.com.
Premium membership ~ Buy a Premium membership
You can buy or renew a Premium membership from your membership details page.
Select your country on the right.
Trackables ~ Trackable tattoos
Making yourself trackable is an easy process and Geocaching HQ can give you a custom trackable icon for the trackabl
Trackables ~ Trackable code policy
If you want to buy trackable codes in bulk you’re in the right place! Please read our trackable code guidelines before p
My account ~ Geocaching statistics
Geocaching statistics are a Premium feature. As a default, other Premium members can see your statistics on your P
My account ~ Access settings
Next to your username in the top right corner, select the down arrow to select Settings.
Hide a cache ~ GPS Adventures Maze
The GPS Adventures Maze is an exhibit with geocaches hidden inside that travels to Mega- and Giga-Events. The origin
My account ~ Cookies
A cookie is a small text file that is downloaded onto your computer when you use our services. We use cookies and
Trackables ~ Trackable code refund policy
We offer refunds for unused trackable codes within 30 days of purchase. Our tracking code refund policy is available her
Adventure Lab® ~ Adventure Lab® guidelines
Lese die Richtlinien auf Deutsch.
Locations
Make sure all Locations
Require players to physically visit Adventure L
Trackables ~ Trackable collections
Trackable owners can set the status of their trackable items as collectible or non-collectible.
Collectible
Any geoc
My account ~ Authorization for GSAK or other geocaching tools
When you use applications developed by Authorized Developers like GSAK or Project-GC, you may be asked to give authoriza
My account ~ Edit time zone, distance units, and date format
Account preferences such as time zone, distance units, and date format can all be edited to suit your geocaching experie
Find a cache ~ Cache pages in foreign languages
Most caches are written in the cache owner’s local language. If you are unable to read the cache description:
Use an
Community ~ Log deletion
Geocache log deletion
If the cache owner deletes your log, make sure that you logged the cache according to the guideli
Hide a cache ~ Optional challenges
An optional challenge is a cache with challenge criteria that does not comply with guidelines for authorized challen
Hide a cache ~ Commercial guidelines explained
This page helps clarify two sections of the geocache hiding guidelines:
No agendas
No commercial content
Check y
Hide a cache ~ Contact your local reviewer
There are two places where you can find a community volunteer reviewer for your area.
On the local geocache page
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Trackables ~ Missing trackable
Sometimes geocachers find trackables and forget to log them. In this case the trackable can be marked as missing.
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Hide a cache ~ Indoor geocaches
Geocaching is primarily an outdoor activity, but in some cases you can hide geocaches indoors.
You must get p
Geocaching® app & GPS ~ Navigate to a geocache
Navigate to the posted coordinates of a geocache in the Geocaching® app:
Select a cache and open the cache page.
Sel
Find a cache ~ Placed by: Deleted user
According to our Privacy Policy, Geocaching.com users can request that Geocaching HQ deletes all of their personal accou
Hide a cache ~ Traditional Caches
A Traditional Cache is the simplest form of a geocache. It consists of a container with a logbook, and is located at
Find a cache ~ Premium-only caches
Premium-only caches offer VIP access to thousands of additional geocaches all around the world. Cache owners decide
Geocaching® app & GPS ~ Add a waypoint
From the cache details, scroll down and select Waypoints.
Select the + icon in the top right.
Enter the coordinates
My account ~ Can't stay logged in
If you cannot stay logged in on Geocaching.com, try these options:
Enable cookies in your browser’s settings.
Hide a cache ~ EarthCache review
EarthCaches are reviewed by community volunteer reviewers who are specially trained by the Geological Society of America
Geocaching® app & GPS ~ Garmin Communicator Plugin no longer supported
Most browsers no longer support plugins.
To send geocaching information to your GPS device, select one of the following
Hide a cache ~ Remove a spoiler image from your geocache
Sometimes geocachers post images in their logs that reveal too much information about your geocache. To remove “spoiler”
Hide a cache ~ Update additional waypoints
To add, edit, or delete additional waypoints, select Edit from the Admin Tools on your cache page.
Add additional waypo
My account ~ Merge accounts
There is no way to merge accounts on Geocaching.com, but there are a few workarounds. Create a new team accountCreate a
My account ~ Language preferences
Thanks to community volunteer translators, most of Geocaching.com and the Geocaching® app is available in 22 languag
My account ~ Friends sharing on API
To share your Geocaching.com friends list with Geocaching API Authorized Developers, opt in to friends sharing. Th
Geocaching® app & GPS ~ App settings
Change distance units (miles/kilometers)
Select Profile in the bottom left of the navigation bar.
Select the gear i
My account ~ Status types on profile pages
Member
Basic membership for Geocaching.com.
Premium Member
Premium membership for Geocaching.com.
Charter Member
Community ~ Log into the forum
You can see forum content without logging in. To post a new comment, you must sign in.
Select Existing user? Sign I
Community ~ Search for another player
Go to your Dashboard.
Select Find another player.
Type in their username, and then select Go.
Tip: You
Trackables ~ Tracking code and reference number
There are two codes for each trackable.
Reference number
This is a unique reference number which starts with T
Partner with us ~ Public API program
For information regarding the Geocaching API and Authorized Developer Applications, visit this link.
If you are an esta
Premium membership ~ Still Basic after upgrade to Premium
After you upgrade your account to Premium, you might need to log out of your app and back in again to see the change
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Partner with us ~ Become a Geocaching distributor
Shop Geocaching works with several distributors around the world that resell official Shop Geocaching merchandise.
If y
My account ~ Subscribe to email newsletter
The Geocaching weekly Logbook newsletter contains recent news from Geocaching HQ and the worldwide geocaching commun
Trackables ~ Upload images to your trackable details page
Owners of a trackable can display photos on their trackable details page in two ways:
Upload to About this
Trackables ~ Display multiple trackables on the same page
Many people keep careful track of mileage in order to see which trackable has traveled the farthest - for example for t
Premium membership ~ Gift membership
Upgrade another player
Select GIFT MEMBERSHIP from a geocacher’s public profile to upgrade their account or follow thes
Premium membership ~ Update/edit your Premium membership purchased with PayPal
Change your subscription from monthly to annual
Cancel your current monthly subscription on Paypal.
This will
My account ~ Add or change email address
To change your email or add another email to your account:
Log in to Geocaching.com website.
Trackables ~ Add an image to your trackable log
Trackable owners love to see photos! To add a picture to your trackable log:
From your Dashboard, select Trackabl
Find a cache ~ Find the new geocaches near me
Instant Notifications
Use this Premium member feature to receive email notifications for newly published geocaches in t
My account ~ Add a geocacher to friends list
Adding friends on Geocaching.com makes geocaching more fun. Some of the advantages:
You c
Premium membership ~ Edit payment information
In your settings, select Account
Select Edit membership.
Select Update Payment Method to
Trackables ~ Bogus trackable Logs
To post “Discover” logs without physically interacting with the trackable is discouraged by Geocaching.com. However, som
Premium membership ~ Cancel your auto-renewing Premium membership
Cancelling auto-renewal
If you purchased a Premium membership for Geocaching and no lon
Community ~ Contact a Waymark owner
Log into your Waymarking account or sign up for a free Waymarking account. From the Waymark description, select the user
Geocaching® app & GPS ~ Garmin Express
Thanks to a partnership between Geocaching HQ and Garmin, Premium members can send geocaching Lists to their supported G
My account ~ Access profile
Dashboard
To see your personal Dashboard select your username in the top right corner on Geocaching.com.
Public profil
Legal/land managers ~ Privacy Rights
Your privacy rights are important to us. We strive to comply with applicable data privacy laws. For more information abo
Premium membership ~ Legacy Premium membership price
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Legacy Premium membership price
Legacy pricing is a membership level only offered to
Find a cache ~ Geocaching with disabilities
Accessible geocaches
Wheelchair accessible geocaches have:
A terrain rating of 1.
A Wheelchair accessib
Find a cache ~ What is a GeoTour?
Plan your geocaching vacation with GeoTours
GeoTours are collections of geocaches that create self-guided, themed tou
Adventure Lab® ~ Contact Geocaching HQ about an Adventure
In the context of Adventure Lab, Geocaching HQ upholds the Adventure Lab guidelines to promote positive community experi
Adventure Lab® ~ Premium features
Premium features expand the offerings of the Adventure Lab® app for Premium members on Geocaching.com. Premium features
Adventure Lab® ~ Choose an Adventure
Adventure Lab® players have tens of thousands of Adventures to choose from in about 180 countries.
From the Explore map
Adventure Lab® ~ Troubleshooting
Please browse the available resources below; if you cannot find an answer to your inquiry, please contact Geocaching HQ
Hide a cache ~ Someone took your geocache
Sometimes, someone unfamiliar with the game finds a geocache. If your cache is damaged or missing, follow the steps belo
Hide a cache ~ Beacon caches
In geocaching, a beacon is a device that transmits a wireless message, which can be used to find a geocache.
Hide a cache ~ Log your own cache or event
Log your own geocache
It is not possible to log your own cache as "found".
When you revisit your cache to drop a track
My account ~ Find another geocacher's profile
Find another player
On your Dashboard, select Find another player from the left hand side.
Enter a username or a
Hide a cache ~ Delete logs
Cache owners may delete geocache logs if they conflict with our Terms of Use Agreement or fail to meet the logging guide
Hide a cache ~ Réalité augmentée (AR) et géocaching (français)
Du 6 juin 2018 au 6 mars 2019, le Geocaching HQ a mené une expérience de réalité augmentée (AR). Pendant ce temps, les p
Hide a cache ~ Augmented Reality (AR) und Geocaching (Deutsch)
Vom 06. Juni 2018 bis zum 06. März 2019 führte Geocaching HQ ein Augmented Reality (AR) Experiment durch. In diesem Zeit
Adventure Lab® ~ Adventure Lab® Tipps - Deutsch
Die Adventure Lab-Plattform stellt eine großartige Möglichkeit zur Erweiterung des Geocachings dar. Jedes von dir erstel
Geocaching® app & GPS ~ Favorite point indicator
The most-Favorited cache indicator enables you to find caches with high Favorite points in your area. The indicator high
Hide a cache ~ HTML in Geocache-Seiten (Deutsch)
Geocache-Seiten können mithilfe von HTML oder BBCode kreativ gestaltet werden. Du kannst deine Cache-Seiten mi