Already have trips planned in your Google Calendar? Connect it to Couchsurfing and let the platform do the work for you. When you sync your calendar, Couchsurfing automatically spots upcoming events with travel locations and turns them into trip suggestions, so you can start connecting with hosts, travelers, and events at your destination without lifting a finger.
What Does Calendar Sync Do?
Once your Google Calendar is connected, Couchsurfing turns your upcoming travel plans into trip suggestions automatically. You can then create a new trip from a suggestion or add it to an existing one.
You'll find your suggestions in the Trips Gallery under "Found in your calendar" and as a notification in your Activity Center. New events you add to your calendar will sync automatically within a few minutes.
How Do I Sync My Calendar?
The easiest way to sync your calendar is to visit the Explore page. You'll see a Sync your Calendar prompt near the bottom of the screen. Just tap Sync and follow the prompts to link your calendar.
That's it. Your calendar is connected, and Couchsurfing will start surfacing trip suggestions right away.
How Do I Manage My Calendar Connection?
To adjust your calendar integration, head to Connections in your Settings.
On mobile:
- Tap Library
in the bottom navigation bar
- Tap your profile
in the upper right corner
- Tap Settings
- Tap Connections (under Integrations)
On the web:
- Click your profile
- Click Settings
- Click Connections in the left navigation bar (under Integrations)
From here, you can see your connected Google account(s) and add or manage connections.
Can I Sync Multiple Google Accounts?
Yes. You can sync multiple Google accounts. Each account will be checked for upcoming events with travel-related locations.
Are Other Calendar Providers Supported?
Only Google Calendar is supported at this time.
What If I Turn Off Calendar Permissions?
If you turn off calendar access for Couchsurfing in your device settings, the app will not be able to re-request permission automatically. You will need to go into your device settings and re-enable calendar access for Couchsurfing manually.
One Thing to Know: Your calendar data is only used to suggest trip destinations. Couchsurfing does not share your calendar information with other members.
Need more help? Get in touch. You can also reach us anytime through Settings → Contact Support.