What is Centrl?

Centrl is a location-based social network that helps you connect with your friends, share your favorite locations, discover new places, meet new people and find special money-saving offers.

How much does it cost to use Centrl?

Absolutely nothing, nada, zero, zilch! Centrl is free to join and free to use — now and always.

How do I join Centrl?

You and your friends can use Centrl through your existing social networking account. There's no need to create a new profile or account with Centrl. We support Facebook, MySpace, Hi5, Ning, Orkut, Bebo or Friendster.

Is Centrl available for mobile phones?

Yes! Centrl is available for your iPhone, Blackberry or Android device. View more info.

How do I connect Centrl to my mobile phone?

Go to the "Networks" tab within your Centrl settings. Enter your mobile ID, which is shown on your mobile app within "Settings > Link Social Network" section. This will link your social network profile to your phone so you can access your social network contacts from your phone.

Is my privacy protected?

Yes. You have the ability to share your location only with your friends. Also you can turn off sharing completely, whenever you want to. (View our privacy policy for complete details.)

Many companies keep a log of my real locations and sell the data to third-parties. Does Centrl do this too?

No. Your privacy and safety is one of our most important goals. We never share or sell your location data. In fact, we never keep a log of your locations. Your last location is always overwritten by your new location. And if you don't update your location within a week, we remove your last location from our database.

Can I be completely invisible?

Absolutely. Just update your Centrl settings to become invisible. You can still use the system, but no one can see you or interact with you.

Does Centrl work with Twitter?

Yes! Just go to your Centrl settings and enter your Twitter name and password. Then you'll receive an email from Twitter stating that "Centrl is now following you".

Now you can send direct messages to Centrl to update your location from anywhere, in the following format:

d centrl <your message> L: <your current address>

Here are some examples:

d centrl I found a great sale. L:1000 Broadway, New York, NY

d centrl I WON!! L:Las Vegas, NV

Also you can tell Centrl to update your Twitter status whenever you do something interesting in Centrl.

Does Centrl work with other social networking sites?

Yes. Centrl has applications in Facebook, MySpace, Hi5, Ning, Orkut, Bebo or Friendster.

Do I have to create a new Centrl account to join?

Absolutely not. You and your friends can join by using your existing social network profiles. Just add the Centrl application in your social network.

What's the deal with coupons?

Centrl provides you with special money-saving coupons and offers. Depending on your location and the time of day, Centrl offers special deals that individually cater to you.

How do I present these coupons to merchants?

Enlarge the coupon on your mobile device by pressing "Go Full Screen" so merchants can view them properly.

How do I share a coupon with friends?

You can share coupons with friends by clicking on "Share" within the coupon's information window.

Can I save a coupon to use later?

Of course. Click on "Save" within the coupon's information window, and you'll be able to find it later within your Saved Deals list.

Can my business offer coupons on Centrl?

Sure! Please contact us at business@centrl.com for more information.

What are points, and how do I earn them?

Every time you enter Centrl, the chatroom, share a location or photo, or view a deal, you earn points. You can use these points to send virtual gifts to your friends.

What are virtual gifts?

Virtual gifts are special tokens that you can send to friends to show them you care :) There are plenty more virtual gift categories coming soon.