Choose when to be visible
Turn nearby visibility on when you want to explore, and off when you want a break You do not need to be visible all the time
Your phone’s location permission is a separate setting
Discover the people around you
Open nearby discovery to see the profiles available around you Start with your surroundings, not a global feed
Distances are estimates and can vary with your phone and surroundings
Find a little more context
Open a profile to see the details and social links that person has chosen to share A little context can help you decide whether to connect
Take the next step your way
Visit a shared social profile, save a favorite, or simply move on You choose whether to make contact Block or report an interaction that feels wrong
Start with a profile you are comfortable sharing
Choose a photo and a display name that help people recognise you without revealing more than you intend Review each social link before adding it: a public account can reveal older posts, tagged places or contact information that is not visible inside DOS You can leave optional details out
A profile gives someone context; it does not verify a person’s identity, intentions or relationship status Look at the information someone has chosen to publish and decide whether a conversation makes sense to you Explore profiles and social links
Understand the two location choices
Your phone’s permission allows the app to access location Your choice inside DOS controls participation in nearby sharing These are separate decisions: granting a device permission alone does not mean you have chosen every location feature Read the explanation shown by your installed app version before continuing
In DOS 1.0.6 beta, a new Nearby session starts with your choice to share Sharing while using the app ends when the app goes into the background Background discovery is a separate, optional choice with its own explanation and device permissions Earlier builds can behave differently; the privacy policy explains those differences
Make one considerate first connection
Use something the person has deliberately shared as a starting point A short, relevant message is easier to respond to than a request for a private number or exact location Opening a social link takes you to another service, where that service’s settings and rules apply
A saved favourite is a convenience for you, not permission to contact someone repeatedly or follow their movements If someone does not respond, leave the choice with them Use reporting options for concerning behaviour and the help center for product questions